Quick and Delicious Man Pleasing Chicken
This Man Pleasing Chicken Recipe is a family favorite. Baked chicken thighs only need three ingredients to make a tangy maple-mustard sauce that is so flavorful. 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 made this recipe many times and my boys are always happy to eat it. I’ve even swapped out boneless pork for chicken, with great results!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless, skinless*
- 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
- Fresh rosemary chopped, as a garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 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-inch 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.
- Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (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!
Notes
NOTE: I've made this with bone-in, skin on chicken thighs, too
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.
Recipe source: Adapted from Witty in the City