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Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken Legs

February 6, 2012 By Kristi Rimkus 29 Comments

I do, that’s for sure! We eat chicken at least twice a week – if not for dinner, than certainly for lunch. I need as many chicken recipes as I can collect.

Mustard and Maple Glazed Chicken

Mustard and Maple Glazed Chicken

Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potato Wedges

Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potato Wedges

This chicken dish adapted from All Recipes is an example of the perfect chicken recipe. It includes a sweet and spicy glaze of maple syrup, grainy mustard and fresh thyme that can easily serve double-duty on all kinds of vegetables.

It was perfect with my sweet potato wedges, and even better with these baked beets.

Mustard and Maple Glazed Beets

Mustard and Maple Glazed Beets

See what I mean about double-duty? All I had to do was double the sauce to roast with my vegetables, and I had a colorful meal.

A rainbow of colors means healthy and delicious, so I’m feeling pretty darn good about dinner tonight. Happy cooking!

Serves 4

Maple and Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

I doubled the sauce in this recipe and reserved half as a glaze for the potatoes and beets. Simply cook the sauce down for 5 minutes in a saucepan, then pour over vegetables. Roast the vegetables in the oven along side the chicken.

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 chicken legs, thighs, or breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup 100% maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, or spicy brown mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet, cooking 2 - 3 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan and add broth, syrup, thyme and garlic. Bring to a boil and scrape up chicken bits.
  5. Add vinegar and mustard and cook for another minute.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove chicken and return pan to the stove over medium high heat and cook sauce until thickened.

Notes

• Calories: 264 • Weight Watchers PointsPlus 6 • Fat: 4.4g • Saturated fat: 0.9g • Monounsaturated fat: 2.2g • Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g • Protein: 39.5g • Carbohydrate: 14.2g • Fiber: 0.2g

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Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to  me that I provide you with accurate information.

Filed Under: 300 Calories or Less, Healthy Chicken and Turkey, Healthy Recipes, Recipes by Calories

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Comments

  1. Janet@FCTC says

    February 6, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Definitely trying this. We eat a LOT of chicken and I love using maple in savory cooking so this is a must make for me. Buzzed!
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Hi Janet - we eat a lot of chicken around here to. I've never combined chicken with maple and it was really a good mix. Have a good weekend. :)
      Reply
  2. Charissa says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Those carrots looks soooo good! And the chicken looks fantastic too!
    Reply
  3. Tya@ Note Etc. says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:22 am

    looks gorgeous, I love chicken rather than red meat,this is will mark up my chicken recipecheers
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you for visiting Tya. Let me know if you make it and if you liked it. Have a good weekend. :)
      Reply
  4. Katerina says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:26 am

    This is definitely my kind of meal! The sweet and savory flavors are always a favorite of mine!
    Reply
  5. Belinda @zomppa says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:49 am

    Who can resist this kind of chicken recipe?
    Reply
  6. Kiri W. says

    February 7, 2012 at 6:40 am

    Looks fantastic and sounds like a perfect mix of sweet and spicy :) Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  7. Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook) says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:01 am

    this sounds like a delicious weeknight dinner...thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  8. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:42 am

    That looks absolutely delish!! The husband loves a good glazed chicken :D
    Reply
  9. Juliana says

    February 7, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Yummie, this is sure a perfect meal...love the chicken with the sweet potatoes and delicious paired with beets... Thanks for sharing such a great meal and hope you are having a wonderful week Kristi :)
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      Thank Juliana - I must say the leftover veggies were even better the next day. Enjoy your weekend. :)
      Reply
  10. Cucina49 says

    February 7, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Ooh, those are just lovely! Definitely a different take on chicken than I normally do.
    Reply
  11. Malli says

    February 7, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Such gorgeous colors on those veggies.Wow. The chicken has a beautiful shine too it just screams--- flavorful!
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      I'm a new convert to beets, and just adore them. They really make a colorful plate!
      Reply
  12. Food Jaunts says

    February 7, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Tasty! Maple and mustard are a match made in heaven. I'm assuming the chicken is skinless? Either way those sweet potatoes with it take it over the top.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:30 pm

      I'm such a sweet potato fan, and this glaze really worked well them.
      Reply
  13. kitchenriffs says

    February 7, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Maple + Mustard = wonderful flavor. An underrated combination. Like you, I need more chicken recipes, and this looks like a good one. Thanks!
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      There are so many flavored mustards that I'm looking forward to trying with this recipe. Have a good weekend. :)
      Reply
  14. Marsha @ The Harried Cook says

    February 7, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Maple and mustard chicken sounds fabulous! I would love to try this combination :) Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  15. EA-The Spicy RD says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:48 am

    I love a recipe that does double duty and this looks delicious! Funny thing about chicken I have this tendency to simply grill it on my George Foreman grill, and serve it with veggies, potatoes, and fruit. My kids always eat it, but then I made a pesto stuffed chicken recipe a few weeks ago from Kalyn's Kitchen and my kids and hubby raved about it being so much better than the "plain" chicken I make! Since then, I've realized I need to be a little more creative with my chicken recipes :-)
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      My step dad used to say I could eat chicken for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm always looking for new methods of cooking it. I have to say that we still love our Foreman. Pork comes out great too! :)
      Reply
  16. Kristen says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:51 am

    I wish I could blink my eyes and have that entire meal right before me. What a great sounding chicken dish. I like the idea of maple and mustard together.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 9, 2012 at 8:23 pm

      I buy a bottle of 100% maple syrup. It's a more expensive, but for recipes like this, you don't need much and the flavor is fantastic. Have a good weekend.
      Reply
  17. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    February 12, 2012 at 4:34 am

    Mouthwatering mixture of flavours, Kristi. The touch of vinegary sourness sounds wonderful with the maple syrup. Also, those beets look amazing!
    Reply
  18. Sandra says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:59 am

    I had 100% maple syrup for the first time this weekend. Boy what a difference! Can't wait to try it on this recipe.
    Reply
    • krimkus says

      February 14, 2012 at 9:53 pm

      It's expensive, but there really is an amazing difference, isn't there.
      Reply
  19. Claudette Tipton says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I made this for supper the other night and we absolutely loved it!! Like eating in a 5 star resturaunt!! Had bought Maple Syrup from a friend of mine here in Wisconsin whose family can's their own....nummy!!
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    • krimkus says

      February 16, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      Hi Claudette - I'm so glad the recipe worked for you. I'm so envious that you have a friend who makes their own syrup. You know it's a good quality syrup for sure. How lucky is that! Have a wonderful weekend. :)Kristi
      Reply

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