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This was a very good dinner. Super easy! Even with my skills it came out very good and it was essentially fool-proof. The chicken thighs came out very tender and very juicy. I acutally used about 10 thighs and I was worried that there was not going to be enough sauce. But the chicken thighs give off so much juice when they are cooked, it was not an issue. I served it with a side of FarEast herbed cous cous from the box (15 min and super easy) and a mixture of sweet peas and sweet corn (from the cans). It was an excellent complete dinner and my wife and kids all gave it a thumbs up! Saving this one to my recipie box. My only thoughts are that it needed a little "something else" to kick up the flavor. We love spice and the next time, I think I will put a dash of finely ground cayenne pepper into the mix. A little sweet and spicy too. Or maybe some diced onions would be good too in the baking dish. We'll see. But in the end, for a very quick and easy meal...this one's a winner.
Thank you Foodiewife for posting this one.
- Tyler
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This recipe originally was posted on "Witty in the City" and went viral on Pinterest. It was adapted from the "I Love Trader Joe's" cookbook. I can see why this recipe is popular, because it's absolutely delicious! My husband, and adult son, love this dish and I've made it several times. The sauce is a savory/sweet blend of Dijon Mustard and maple syrup, with just a bit of rice wine vinegar. It comes together in minutes, and slowly bakes to a golden brown with a self-made gravy. I've slightly adapted the ratio of mustard to maple syrup, but adjust to your own taste. Go ahead! Try it! You'll love it!
Raciónes: 4 servings
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Ingredientes
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs*
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard (don't use yellow mustard)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (don't use pancake syrup)
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- Optional: fresh chopped rosemary, as a garnish
- NOTE: I've made this with bone-in, skin on chicken thighs, too
Direcciones
- NOTE: I prefer chicken breasts, but the reason that chicken thighs are the best choice is that they do have more moisture to them. Chicken breasts have a tendency to dry out.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees fahrenheit.
- Season the chicken with salt & pepper.
- Whisk together the mustard, maple syrup and rice vinegar. You can adjust the ratio of mustard to maple syrup. If you prefer that the mustard is the dominant flavor, increase the ratio to 1/2 cup mustard to 1/4 cup maple syrup.
- For easier clean-up, line a 9x9 baking dish with foil. Place the chicken in the baking dish, and pour the wet mixture over it. Using tongs, turn the chicken to coat evenly.
- NOTE: One time, I decided to sear the chicken (skin on, bone-in) until golden brown, then drained the fat. I proceeded to bake them, and was happy with that result. This isn't necessary, but optional.
- Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit (30-40 minutes), basting the chicken halfway through with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve. Favorite side dishes are brown rice or mashed potatoes.
- I doubt you'll have any leftovers!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 94g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 158 | |
| Calories from Fat 18 | 11% |
| Total Fat 2.08g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.41g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium 187mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 27.87g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 24.11g | 16% |
| Protein 7.57g | 12% |
