Bourbon-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a rich bourbon and maple syrup sauce, perfect for a savory and slightly sweet dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup bourbon
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and cook 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
Step 4: Pour the bourbon-maple mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove from oven and spoon the thickened glaze over the chicken. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving.