Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs
Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish, optional
- fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional
- cooked rice, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the olive oil, maple syrup, chipotle paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken thighs in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients, ensuring the chicken thighs are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish. If desired, add a few fresh thyme sprigs to the dish for extra flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
For a nice char, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board, slice it, and serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, and serve with cooked rice or your preferred side.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chipotle Maple Chicken Thighs
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chipotle paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish, optional
- fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional
- cooked rice, for serving, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the olive oil, maple syrup, chipotle paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the chicken thighs in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Using your hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients, ensuring the chicken thighs are evenly coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish. If desired, add a few fresh thyme sprigs to the dish for extra flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
For a nice char, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board, slice it, and serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, and serve with cooked rice or your preferred side.
⏱️ 2 min