Description
This is a simple, easy recipe that produces incredibly moist and flavorful chicken. It takes only 5 main ingredients plus 5 minutes of prep.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh rosemary, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F or 232°C. In a medium bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and rice wine vinegar. [mv_img id="48723"]
- Line an 11×9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly coat the foil with oil or nonstick spray. Place the boneless chicken thighs in a single layer in the baking dish. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.[mv_img id="48725"]
- Pour the maple and mustard mixture over the chicken thighs in the baking dish. Turn the thighs over so that they are coated on both sides.[mv_img id="48727"]
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C. Top with fresh chopped rosemary and serve.
Notes
You can omit the rosemary or use dried rosemary instead of fresh. To use dried, add it to the maple/mustard mixture before cooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 512
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 2170
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 57
- Cholesterol: 273