Bourbon-Infused Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Tender chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon and maple syrup sauce, offering a sweet and smoky flavor perfect for dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon whiskey, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 cloves minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is thickened.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the chicken, and spoon the thickened glaze over before serving.

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