Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet maple syrup with savory garlic and tender chicken, enhanced by crispy beef bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 strips beef bacon, chopped
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels and placing it in a large bowl.
- Make the marinade by whisking maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a separate bowl.
- Combine the marinade with the chicken and toss to coat.
- Chill the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, or longer for better flavor.
- Cook the beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then set aside.
- Sear the marinated chicken in the same skillet, cooking skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add remaining marinade over the chicken, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 additional minutes.
- Finish by tossing in the crispy beef bacon just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
Don’t skip the marinating step for maximum flavor. Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, maple syrup, beef bacon, savory, sweet, easy recipe