Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe
Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe brings easy juicy flavorful meals your family will love in just one pan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 to 2 pounds total)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). A hot oven crisps the skin and caramelizes the glaze nicely.
- Prepare the maple glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, and olive oil until smooth.
- Season the chicken thighs: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt evenly over both sides.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken thighs in the bowl with the glaze. Thoroughly coat each piece with the glaze. Let rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken on a rimmed sheet pan, skin side up, spaced out to avoid crowding.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. About halfway through cooking, baste chicken with pan juices.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to redistribute juices.
Notes
Sheet pan maple glazed chicken thighs offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory with caramelized maple syrup on crispy chicken skin. This easy, hands-off recipe yields tender, juicy thighs with minimal cleanup, ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner.