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7) Maple-Soy Glazed Thighs with Roasted Carrots

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lb)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 lb carrots peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp butter optional, for tossing carrots
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat thighs dry, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Sear thighs skin-side down in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp oil until golden, about 6–8 minutes; flip briefly.
  4. Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  5. Transfer thighs to baking sheet with carrots, brush half the glaze over thighs and carrots.
  6. Roast 20–25 minutes until thighs reach 165°F and carrots are tender, brushing with remaining glaze once more.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and toss carrots with butter if desired.