Maple-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Rosemary

Name: Maple-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Rosemary
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 3 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh rosemary; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory maple-rosemary glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 more minutes.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh rosemary to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes, basting occasionally with the glaze.
Step 5: Continue cooking for 5 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, then remove from heat.