Maple-Ginger Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe features chicken thighs baked in a ginger-maple sauce made with maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic oil, ginger powder, sesame seeds, and cayenne.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
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1 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
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1 tablespoon ginger powder
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2
Combine maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic oil, ginger powder, sesame seeds, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3
Arrange chicken thighs in the prepared baking dish; pour maple sauce over top. Turn thighs in sauce using tongs or gloved hands until fully coated. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover dish; flip thighs. Continue baking, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers reads 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Flip thighs again; sprinkle with parsley. Rest before serving, 10 minutes.