Name: Dutch Oven Maple Dijon Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste

Dutch Oven Maple Dijon Chicken Recipe

Karyn Friend Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Dutch Oven Maple Dijon Chicken Recipe

This sweet and savory chicken dish is cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and herbs.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil and sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Pour the maple Dijon mixture over the chicken thighs, cover the Dutch oven, and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the lid, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.