Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Submitted by justcallmetoni

"While chicken breasts are a staple for me, I enjoy the deeper flavors imparted by thighs. This is a recipe I modified from Eating Well magazine that pairs that richness with a slightly sweet flavorful marinade and sauce. These are fabulous when marinated overnight, but you can go a short as two hours. The thighs can be cooked on an indoor or outdoor grill or broiled."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 4 skinless chicken thighs or 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, all visible fat removed
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced (medium sized)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

directions

1. Mix together all ingredients save the thighs in a resealable bag or non reactive container. Add thighs and seal. Marinade in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.
2. When ready to cook, prepare the cooking surface with a light coating of cooking spray or oil. Remove the thighs from the marinade removing any excess.
3. Place thighs on the grill and cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees. Actual cooking time will vary depending on the type of grill chosen. Remove chicken to a serving plate.
4. Place the marinade in a small sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a low simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Generously brush the chicken with the sauce and serve.

Reviews

[Wanda H.]

Sounds good so this southern Grandma is gonna give it a try. I get back to you on what my family thinks about it. Looking forward to trying this recipe.

 

[mommyluvs2cook]

I loved this marinade! I got it marinated about 8 hours and I can't wait to see the flavor at 24 hours!! It was so good. Used bone-in, skinless thighs so it needed a little more time on the grill. Served with asparagus which was perfect. Thanks :)

 

[Chic Geek]

Big hit at two summer BBQ's. I let it marinaded for 24 hours in a bag. Cooked on grill while brushing with extra marinade repeatedly. Finger licking good!

 

[Baby Kato]

This chicken was so good, even my picky dh enjoyed it. Made exactly as written. I marinaded the chicken for 24 hours. The chicken was so tender and very very flavorful. The color of the chicken was very dark, but it tasted amazing. I used skinless chicken thighs with the bone in. Thanks for sharing Toni. Made for What's on the Menu ? Tag Game 2015.

 

[Cooking_Sherry]

This was delicious. I switched the lemon to lime and added a bit of the zest. Will be making again for sure. Probably with double sauce for a bit more on my rice.