Maple Balsamic Chicken Thighs
Juicy roasted chicken thighs glazed with maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and rosemary for an easy one-pan dinner ready in about 40 minutes.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season all over with salt and pepper. Arrange them skin-side up in a lightly oiled roasting pan. (about 10 min) — 425°F
- Stir together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Spoon half of the mixture over the chicken, keeping the skin as uncovered as possible. (about 3 min)
- Roast until the chicken is browned and reaches 165°F in the thickest part, 25 to 30 minutes. (about 30 min) — 425°F
- Brush the chicken with the pan juices and remaining glaze, then roast for 2 minutes more to set the glaze. (about 2 min) — 425°F
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then serve with the pan juices spooned over top. (about 5 min)