Sweet And Savory: Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs Recipe

Name: Sweet And Savory: Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 shallot, finely sliced; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup dark pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon finely grated, peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus four sprigs, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 bone-in chicken thighs; 3 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored and quartered

Servings: persons

1 shallot, finely sliced
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 cup dark pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon finely grated, peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus four sprigs, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs
3 medium pears or apples, peeled, cored and quartered

1
In a medium bowl, whisk shallot, cider, syrup, ginger, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2
Place chicken in a large resealable bag.
3
Pour marinade into bag, seal it, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours, turning once or twice to agitate marinade and coat all pieces.
4
Preheat oven to 400F.
5
Remove chicken from marinade and arrange pieces, skin side up, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
6
Tuck pears and thyme sprigs among chicken pieces.
7
Pour marinade over top.
8
Bake, basting occasionally, about 1 hour, until chicken is cooked through and starting to pull from the bone.
9
Serve chicken and pears with sauce spooned over top.

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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: 1 shallot, finely sliced, 3/4 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup dark pure maple syrup, 1 tablespoon finely grated, peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Savory: Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs 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.

Sweet And Savory: Maple Ginger Chicken Thighs

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