Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe
Sweet maple syrup flirts shamelessly with zesty Dijon, and suddenly your boring weeknight dinner feels dressed for a glamorous date.
These maple Dijon glazed chicken thighs taste decadent but require zero culinary gymnastics—because, darling, you don’t need stress in the kitchen.
The sticky glaze caramelizes beautifully, turning humble plant-based “chicken” thighs into golden, juicy perfection without deep frying chaos.
Every bite balances sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, making you question why you ever tolerated bland salads or sad microwaved noodles.
Trust me, these thighs demand applause, wine, and maybe stretchy pants.
Maple Dijon Glazed Chicken Thighs Recipe
Plant-based “chicken” thighs coated in a sweet Dijon-maple glaze, baked until sticky, caramelized, and perfectly golden.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish lightly.
- In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange vegan chicken thighs in the dish, brush generously with glaze.
- Bake 30 minutes, flipping once and brushing with more glaze halfway.
- Remove when caramelized and golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Folate: 11%
- Potassium: 13%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes & Tips
- Swap Dijon for whole grain mustard for texture.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve with roasted veggies or quinoa for a complete meal.
