Maple Garlic Chicken
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly flavorful, this Maple Garlic Chicken recipe combines tender, golden-browned chicken thighs with a luscious glaze made from pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and aromatic garlic. Perfectly balanced with a hint of dried thyme and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat, this one-pan dish is both simple to prepare and impressive to serve. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a go-to for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Pair it with fluffy rice or roasted vegetables to soak up the sticky-sweet sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch. This skillet recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that delivers bold flavors in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet in a single layer. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet along with the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Stir in the maple syrup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, making sure they are coated in the sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and glaze coverage.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid and increase the heat slightly to allow the sauce to thicken. Continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken as it reduces.
Once the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C) and the sauce is glossy and thickened, remove the skillet from heat.
Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.9 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
