Maple Orange Glazed Chicken Quarters
A delightful dish that blends sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken quarters coated in a delicious maple orange glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken quarters
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Zest of one orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and orange zest.
- Season the chicken quarters with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken quarters for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the maple orange glaze over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, let the chicken marinate in the glaze overnight. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, maple, orange, glazed, easy recipe, weeknight dinner