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Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs

Juicy chicken thighs in a sweet-tangy maple Dijon sauce with garlic, soy, and thyme — Instant Pot or slow cooker.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in for juiciness or boneless, skinless for quicker cooking
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Instant Pot: In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour sauce over the top.
  • Secure the lid and set to High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When done, carefully perform a manual quick release.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
  • Slow cooker: Whisk all sauce ingredients together. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker and pour sauce over them. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or High for 2 to 3 hours, until tender.
  • Optional: Remove chicken and simmer the liquid in a saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly reduced, then pour over chicken before serving.

Notes

Always use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup.