Maple-Glazed Chicken with Wild Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet maple syrup and soy sauce, served over a bed of nutty wild rice. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, maple syrup, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 35 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup wild rice
1 tbsp butter
to taste salt
to taste pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear the chicken thighs for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup diced onion, sautéing for 2 minutes until softened.
Step 4: Add 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 cup chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6: Meanwhile, cook 1 cup wild rice according to package directions (usually 40 minutes in 2 cups water).
Step 7: Once the rice is cooked, serve the chicken and sauce over the wild rice.