Description
Holy Yum Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that features tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce. Baked to perfection, this flavorful chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh rosemary or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the baking dish and pour the sauce evenly over the top, turning the chicken to coat well.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened and caramelized around the edges.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped rosemary or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts instead, but thighs stay juicier and more flavorful.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
- For a bolder kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
