Bake these sweet 'n salty succulent paleo Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken thighs next time you need a quick and easy chicken dinner. Only three simple steps to make this glaze with hints of ginger and garlic.
Here's an easy 3-step recipe for tasty chicken thighs! This Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken is coated with a delicious sweet and salty sauce with hints of ginger and garlic.
Three simple steps to make these juicy Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs : Whisk, marinate and bake. That's all!
I'm always on the lookout for easy, make-ahead meals. This Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken is super quick and easy. Baked in a sweet but salty, succulent garlicky sauce, it has hints of ginger too.
Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs ensures that the chicken will stay moist and juicy. However, you can easily use boneless chicken breasts or thighs too. Just reduce the cooking time slightly and check the temperature with an instant-read thermometer.
If you're like me, and you love quick and easy meals loaded with flavour, you'll love this glazed chicken thigh recipe. You probably have all the ingredients you'll need in your pantry. Let's get started!
Ingredients for Maple Garlic Glaze Chicken Thighs
- chicken thighs: bone-in, skin on. (You can also use boneless thighs or breasts. Just reduce the cooking time.)
- maple syrup: pure
- coconut aminos: (if you're following a paleo diet), or gluten-free tamari, or soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- garlic: freshly minced
- ginger: freshly grated
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade ingredients together.
- Put the chicken pieces in a ziplock bag or marinating container. Pour the marinade on top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken parts skin side down on the foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and carefully turn chicken over. Bake for 20 minutes more or until juices run clear and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Whisk, marinate, and bake. That's it. A simple, 3-step recipe with a short list of ingredients that results in a tasty chicken dinner. No babysitting required.
Can I freeze this Maple Garlic Chicken?
Yes! I often double this recipe and store half in the freezer. Buy fresh chicken, whisk the marinade ingredients, combine with the chicken in an airtight container or zipper-lock bag, and freeze flat. Then thaw in the fridge overnight and bake as directed below.
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📖 Recipe
Maple Garlic Glazed Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos, or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Put the chicken in a freezer bag or a marinating container and pour the marinade over. Turn to coat well.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken parts skin side down on the foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn chicken over. Bake for 20 minutes more or until juices run clear and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Nutrition
Deanna
This has long been a favorite in our house and I'm finally getting around to comment! It always turns out beautifully and the kids love it. Thanks!
Elaine
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, Deanna! And thanks for the 5 star rating!
Mel
I definitely want to try this however I'm stuck at home and the only ingredient in missing is ginger. Would it drastically affect the taste of I was to use powdered ginger perhaps? I have that on hand.
Flavour & Savour
Oh definitely. Go ahead and use powdered ginger, but use only 1 tsp. Enjoy!
Marilyn Rauschenberg
This recipe turned out so much better than My family expected! The flavor was delicious and super easy to put together! We will definitely add this to our favorite family recipes!
Flavour & Savour
That's great to hear, Marilyn! I know what you mean: it's so simple and yet it has SO much flavour. Thanks so much for commenting!
Monique Robinson
I'm making this dish now I'll let u know how it turns out. I'm super excited.
Flavour & Savour
That’s great, Monique. It’s a favourite of ours. Hope you love it toO.
Jo
Fabulous Flavour! We enjoyed this recipe very much. Husband looking forward to trying the marinade with pork next time. So simple, using ingredients we always have on hand. We grated 1 tbsp of fresh Turmeric for added healthy healing benefits.
Flavour & Savour
Thanks Jo! This is a favourite recipe in our home too! I love your idea of adding turmeric to it. Thanks so much for sharing it with my readers.
Megan
This sounds great! Can you tell me where the lime comes in? Zest or juice?
Flavour & Savour
Hi Megan,
I was confused when I read your comment, but not as confused as you must have been. I have made this recipe SO many times, and never saw the "hints of ginger and lime" until now! My apologies--you'll see later in the recipe card that it says "hints of ginger and garlic" which is what it is supposed to read! Thanks for pointing this out. I've corrected it in the blog post. PS Hope you like this recipe!
Becki
I am definitely using this tonight! I have not done Meal Plan Monday in years...maybe 6-ish. Time to get on board and get my butt in gear! Thank you for the inspiration and the recipe. I actually have all the ingredients so I'm super pumped that I have a plan!
Flavour & Savour
You're so welcome, Becki! This recipe is one I use over and over because, as you said, I always have all the ingredients on hand. Hope you like it as much as we do. 🙂 Thanks for commenting.
Laura
I used this recipe in my Instant Pot and worked great! I put them in the oven on broil after cooking in the Instant Pot to make them a bit crispy 🙂 I had to add a small amount of water to the marinade and chicken once it went in the Instant Pot, but other than that no other adjustments needed!
Flavour & Savour
That's good to know that this recipe is easy to adapt to work in a pressure cooker. Thanks for your suggestions!
Melissa P Francis
How long did you cook and did you do QR? I'm marinating this right now!
Flavour & Savour
Hi Melissa, It should only take 10 - 15 minutes in the Instant Pot (for bone-in chicken). Enjoy!
Melissa Francis
Thanks so much!! I'll definitely try next time. We made this just as the directions were written and it was a hit! Can't wait to try it IP style!
Flavour & Savour
So glad you liked it as much as we do. This recipe has been a popular one here on my blog!
Thomas
I also added some quartered onion and an additional clove of garlic which I made sure some of which simmered in the pot with the glaze.
LaShara
I am so trying this today. Looks delicious. I don't eat thighs though. Can I use legs instead?
Flavour & Savour
Hi LaShara,
Absolutely! Enjoy!
Raetrece
I absolutely love your recipes.
Flavour & Savour
Thank you! You just made my day!