Maple-Glazed Roasted Blue Jackets Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a sweet and savory maple glaze inspired by the Columbus Blue Jackets’ energy and spirit. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard 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: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves until combined.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over each thigh, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika evenly over the skin.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the maple glaze generously over the skin.
  4. Step 4: Roast chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, brushing with extra glaze every 10 minutes, until the skin is caramelized and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute, then serve with your choice of sides.

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