North Ridgeville Maple-Glazed Grilled Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs brushed with a smoky maple glaze, capturing the essence of Ohio’s sweet maple tradition. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pure maple syrup, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to create the marinade.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a large resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill chicken thighs skin side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and grill marks appear, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: During the last 2 minutes, brush chicken with reserved marinade to build a glossy maple glaze. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.