Maple And Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

Name: Maple And Honey Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 pieces Chicken Legs; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 3 Tablespoons Liquid Honey; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Prepare your chicken pieces by lightly rubbing each piece with olive oil and then sprinkling each piece with salt and pepper.
3
Place the chicken legs on a rimmed baking sheet and place the sheet in the oven.
4
While the chicken is baking, in a small bowl mix together the honey, olive oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper.
5
Mix well and set aside.
6
Turn the legs after about 20 minutes.
7
When the chicken legs are 2/3 cooked, after about 35 minutes, remove the sheet from the oven and use a pastry brush to generously coat the chicken legs with the maple and honey garlic sauce, reserving a small amount of sauce.
8
Return the baking sheet to the oven to finish cooking for another 15-20 minutes.
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Once the chicken legs are cooked through, remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush any remaining sauce over the chicken pieces.
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Return the chicken to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the remaining sauce.
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Notes: Only use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
12
If you dont have any pure maple syrup you can substitute 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
13
Cooking times will vary with different cuts of meat.
14
To be sure you can check the temperature using a meat thermometer (165 F).

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 pieces Chicken Legs, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Salt And Pepper, to taste, 3 Tablespoons Liquid Honey, and more.

Yes, Maple And Honey Garlic Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Maple And Honey Garlic Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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