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    Best Baked Chicken Thighs with Maple Dijon Sauce

    By Julia | Updated: Dec 05, 2022 | Published: Nov 04, 2015 | 96 Comments

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    Best Baked Chicken Thighs with Maple Dijon Mustard Sauce - so easy and so good!  Your family will love this and rave about this recipe for days!

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    A perfect, easy recipe if you don't have much free time. These Chicken Thighs with Maple Dijon Sauce require only 5 ingredients, the whole dish takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and then about 40 minutes to bake (while you drink a cocktail or a glass of wine) - super easy, don't you think?! Easily double the recipe for a bigger baking pan. And you get some of the best baked chicken thighs you'll ever make!

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    To make maple dijon sauce, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup and rice vinegar:

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    Generously salt and pepper the chicken thighs and place them in the casserole dish:

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    Spoon the maple-dijon sauce over the chicken thighs:

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    Turn the chicken thighs over several times to make sure the sauce coats the chicken evenly.

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    Baked uncovered for 40 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (no longer pink in the center and registers 165 F on meat thermometer).

    4.79 from 102 votes

    Best Baked Chicken Thighs with Maple Dijon Sauce

    These Chicken Thighs with Maple-Dijon Mustard Sauce require only 5 ingredients, the whole dish takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and then about 40 minutes to bake (while you drink a cocktail or a glass of wine) - super easy, don't you think?!  These will be some of the best (and easiest!) baked chicken thighs you'll ever make!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 385 kcal

    Ingredients

    Maple Dijon Sauce:

    • ½ cup Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    Chicken!

    • 5 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions 

    • Preheat the oven to 450º F.
    • IMPORTANT NOTE about what baking dish to use. Keep in mind that because the sauce has sugar and is cooked at a high temperature, it will tarnish your cooking pan. To prevent that, line your baking pan with foil or use a disposable aluminum baking pan.
    • Mix together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup and rice vinegar.
    • Salt and pepper the thighs, then place them in the baking dish - I used 2.5 quart oval casserole dish ( 13 inches * 9 inches *4 inches deep).
    • Pour the maple-mustard mixture over the thighs, turning them a couple times to fully coat them.
    • Place the baking dish with chicken thighs, uncovered, into the oven, and bake for 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165ºF. Baste the chicken thighs with the sauce 2 or 3 times during the last 20 minutes of baking.
    • Serve the chicken thighs immediately, on plates, topped with the remaining sauce from the baking dish.

    Notes

    Adapted from WittyInTheCity.com

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Best Baked Chicken Thighs with Maple Dijon Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    385
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    24
    g
    37
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    138
    mg
    46
    %
    Sodium
     
    463
    mg
    20
    %
    Potassium
     
    377
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    15
    g
    5
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    12
    g
    13
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    130
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.5
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    51
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    1.4
    mg
    8
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Meghan

      July 18, 2019 at 10:00 am

      I made this "dirty" Keto (because of the sugar free aspect) by using Maple Grove Farms brand Sugar Free Maple Syrup. It doesn't taste artificial like many brands do. You don't get a lot of liquid to baste with until pretty close to the end...but just be patient--it'll come. I finished it off by broiling for about 5 minutes. These can be frozen for meal prep as well...just use a little snack size ziplock for some of the sauce and freeze that as well. Pull out a thigh and a bag of sauce...Boom! Instant main course! Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 22, 2019 at 7:24 am

        You are very welcome! Thank you for your feedback!

        Reply
    2. Isis

      June 17, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      Can you use any type of syrup are does it have to be maple syrup.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 23, 2019 at 5:40 am

        I only tried this with maple syrup and it works really well!

        Reply
    3. Sara

      March 11, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Is there a way to do these in the crockpot?

      Reply
    4. Mike

      February 21, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Super!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Peggy

      February 05, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Going to try. Can you use skinless thighs?

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 10, 2019 at 10:04 pm

        Yes, you can use skinless and boneless chicken thighs.

        Reply
    6. Nancy M.

      January 18, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      Is there anything that can be done if you don't have rice vinegar?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 31, 2019 at 9:09 pm

        Just skip it if you don't have it.

        Reply
        • Regina B.

          March 21, 2019 at 12:45 pm

          Do you think balsamic vinegar would work as a substitute. I've never had rice vinegar so I don't know the difference in flavor. Thanks. 🙂

          Reply
          • Julia

            March 25, 2019 at 6:01 pm

            Rice vinegar is very different from balsamic vinegar, but I think balsamic vinegar will work just fine in this recipe. Because the sauce has maple syrup in it, adding balsamic vinegar should work well flavor-wise!

            Reply
    7. Beth Bochnak

      January 03, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      This was a big hit! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 11, 2019 at 5:01 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    8. Jane

      September 28, 2018 at 12:32 pm

      This was delicious and easy. Be sure to spray your baking pan throughly with cooking spray. The maple syrup leaves a residue after baking that is difficult to scrub off even after long-term soaking.

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 05, 2018 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you, Jane, for this cooking tip!

        Reply
    9. Keesha Stoflet

      September 17, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      I’m going to give this a shot tonight! I will let you know how it turns out!

      Reply
      • Julia

        October 05, 2018 at 4:19 pm

        I hoped you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Rachel

      August 05, 2018 at 7:30 am

      My kids request this EVERY Sunday meal. It’s their favorite chicken recipe ❤️ Paired with stick of butter brown rice and baby Lima’s. Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 06, 2018 at 10:58 am

        So happy to get comments like this! I am so glad your family has been enjoying this recipe!

        Reply
    11. Shelly

      July 22, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Making this tonight, my family loves the mixture of maple syrup & Dijon mustard! Will let you know what we think of the recipe.

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 31, 2018 at 5:15 pm

        Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Christina

      May 31, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      What would be the best sides to make with this

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 17, 2018 at 6:46 am

        Roasted asparagus or cooked green beans. Angel hair pasta. Flavored rice or just rice with lime juice and some herbs.

        Reply
    13. Terry

      May 28, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Do I have to use rice vinegar?

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 17, 2018 at 7:07 am

        Rice vinegar adds a nice touch to the sauce, but you don't have to use it.

        Reply
    14. Regina

      April 20, 2018 at 6:54 pm

      Can u use any maple syrup like ms butterqprth or does it have to be 100% maple?

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 03, 2018 at 5:18 pm

        You can use any maple syrup.

        Reply
    15. Jenna Siladie

      March 01, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Is it necessary or helpful to marinade overnight?

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 01, 2018 at 5:15 pm

        I don't think it's necessary to marinade the chicken.

        Reply
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