Description
A quick and flavorful chicken dish featuring seared chicken thighs in a sweet and tangy orange maple sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Oranges (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Herbs for Garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Juice and zest the oranges.
- Make the Marinade: Mix maple syrup, orange juice, zest, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the skillet; cook until browned (about 5 minutes per side).
- Pour the Sauce: Add the orange maple mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and cover; simmer until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
This dish can be adapted with various substitutions and is family-friendly and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg