Chili Maple Chicken Thighs with Apples

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00:00Chili Maple Chicken Thighs with apples Crispy skinned chicken thighs with a sweet

00:05and spicy maple glaze and apples deliver a one-pan fall dinner that basically cooks itself.

00:11Ingredients For the chicken, two pounds bone in chicken

00:15thighs kosher salt and black pepper to taste, two tablespoons unsalted butter divided and

00:23one tablespoon olive oil.

00:25For the maple chili glaze and finishing, two medium cloves garlic, minced, one to two

00:30teaspoons red pepper chili flakes, one half cup pure maple syrup, two tablespoons apple

00:36cider vinegar, one teaspoon Dijon mustard, three medium apples, one quarter inch slices,

00:41and one tablespoon minced fresh thyme.

00:45Preparation Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, 204 degrees

00:50Celsius, and season chicken thighs generously with kosher salt and black pepper.

00:55Heat one tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high

00:59until foamy but not browned.

01:01Sear skin side down four to five minutes until golden, flip three to four minutes,

01:06then drain to one tablespoon drippings and cool pan two to three minutes.

01:11Making the glaze Return to medium heat with remaining one tablespoon

01:15butter.

01:16Cook garlic and chili flakes one to two minutes until fragrant but not browned.

01:21Whisk and maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon.

01:24Simmer gently, three to five minutes until slightly reduced, and it coats the back of a spoon.

01:30Final assembly and baking Add chicken back into the pan,

01:33spoon on glossy glaze, arrange apple slices, and sprinkle fresh thyme.

01:38Bake 15 to 20 minutes to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, 74 degrees Celsius.

01:43With apple fork tender and glaze bubbling, rest three to five minutes, then spoon over the pan sauce.

01:50Recommended equipment and kitchen tools Cast iron or oven-safe skillet,

01:54Instant reed thermometer, silicone spatula, and tongs ensure even heat.

01:59Accurate doneness, gentle scraping, and safe flipping.

02:03Helpful upgrades?

02:04Digital kitchen scale, microplane grater, quality cutting board, mandolin slicer, and a small whisk.

02:10Recipe variations and dietary modifications.

02:14For recipe variations, you can use pork tenderloin medallions.

02:18Sear for two to three minutes per side and bake eight to ten minutes.

02:21For a salmon fillet alternative, skip searing and bake directly 12 to 15 minutes with glaze.

02:27Add pears to substitute apples, reduce baking time by three to five minutes,

02:32or for sweet potato rounds, use one quarter inch slices and increase baking time to 25 to 30 minutes.

02:39Nutritional information and health benefits.

02:42About 549 calories per serving with 35 grams protein, 15 grams healthy fats, and 45 grams carbohydrates.

02:50Chicken thighs supply iron and zinc.

02:53Pure maple offers antioxidants and minerals like manganese and riboflavin.

02:58Apples add fiber and vitamin C. Apple cider vinegar may aid blood sugar.

03:03Pro tips and troubleshooting.

03:05Pat chicken dry, avoid overcrowding.

03:07Reheat at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, 149 degrees Celsius for 15 to 20 minutes.

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