True North Maple-Glazed Wild Rice Chicken

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Savory chicken thighs glazed with pure Canadian maple syrup and wild rice, slow-simmered to create a dish that embodies the essence of Northern Canadian terroir. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, wild rice, pure maple syrup 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: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced shallots to the same skillet and cook for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, add 1.5 cups chicken stock and 3 tbsp pure maple syrup. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup uncooked wild rice, cover, and cook for 45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once halfway.
  6. Step 6: Check that chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then serve with rice and pan sauce.

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