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July 20, 2018 1 Comment

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

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Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs are coated in a simple sweet and tangy marinade and then baked. They are super juicy with tons of flavor. Serve with a side of green beans for an easy and healthy low carb dinner.

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

 

Eating lots of protein is key to staying full. I get a little tired of chicken breasts and find chicken thighs are a nice change-up. Chicken thighs have a high fat content which keeps them wonderfully juicy.

No additional fat is added to these Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs and since the skin is removed, the amount of fat is still fairly low.

Easy Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

 

Real maple syrup (do not use pancake syrup) and dijon mustard are combined with just a touch of apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Coat the chicken thighs well with marinade and let them sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes. Not only will this make them more flavorful, but letting the chicken sit at room temperature for a little while will allow them to cook faster.

Bake them for about 35 minutes and then turn the broiler on for a few minutes to brown them up a little.

Easy Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs go great with:

  • Skinny Creamed Corn
  • Sriracha Honey Roasted Broccoli
  • Fresh Corn and Zucchini Saute
Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs
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Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs are coated in a simple sweet and tangy marinade and then baked. They are super juicy with tons of flavor. Serve with a side of green beans for an easy and healthy low carb dinner.

Course Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. 

  2. Add chicken and turn to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.

  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

  4. Place chicken on baking sheet. Drizzle any marinade left in the bowl over the chicken.

  5. Bake 35 minutes. 

  6. Turn broiler on and broil 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly charred.

Nutrition Facts
Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 607mg26%
Potassium 321mg9%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 22g44%
Calcium 31mg3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs #healthy #glutenfree

Filed Under: dairy free, gluten free, main dish Tagged With: chicken

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  1. John says

    January 31, 2019 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Made this for the first couple of weeks ago, and twice since! Beauty!

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