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Orange Bourbon Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Prep - 5 min, Cook - 45 min, Total - 50 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Pinch cinnamon and cloves
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (6-8 thighs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the marmalade, bourbon, maple syrup, button, cinnamon and cloves over medium-low heat. Simmer 10-15 minutes until reduce and syrupy and set aside (1/2 cup marmalade, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup syrup, 1 tbsp butter, pinch cinnamon and cloves)
  3. Season thighs generously with salt and pepper (2lbs thighs, salt and pepper)
  4. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear thighs 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown
  5. Brush thighs liberally with glaze. Transfer skillet to oven
  6. Roast 15-18 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through. Internal temp should hit 165°F
  7. Rest 5 minutes. Hit them with one more brush of glaze before serving