Pan-Roasted Chicken with Bourbon-Maple Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted and finished with a rich bourbon and maple syrup glaze for a sweet and smoky flavor inspired by Kentucky. This French recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, then season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down, cooking for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter along with 3 cloves minced garlic. Continue cooking for 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm. Pour 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey into the skillet, carefully deglazing the pan while scraping up browned bits over medium heat for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer the glaze for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over each piece, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors before serving.

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