Quebec-Inspired Apple Cider and Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy reduction of Quebec apple cider and maple syrup, finished with a sprinkle of fresh thyme. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, pure maple syrup, Quebec apple cider for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 Canadian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and golden, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove skillet from heat. In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1/2 cup Quebec apple cider, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Pour the glaze over the chicken and add 4 fresh thyme sprigs scattered around the pieces.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and glaze has thickened to a syrupy consistency.
  6. Step 6: Spoon extra glaze from the pan over chicken before serving for a glossy, flavorful finish.

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