Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Marinate Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    1 d 40 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs

These Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs are a delight! The molasses mixture makes a marinade that turns these chicken thighs into a delicious meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 9-12 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on, or bonesless, skinless
  • cooking spray

Molasses Marinade for Chicken

  • 1 cup molasses
  • cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tblsp pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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Instructions

Molasses Marinade for Chicken

  1. Combine soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic in a large resealable bag. 
  2. Add the molasses last as it tends to stick to the outside of the bag. Seal and shake.
  3. Add your chicken thighs or chicken breasts. Seal, and chill 8 to 24 hours adjusting thighs periodically.
  4. When you are ready to bake remove chicken from marinade, and discard. 
  5. Prepare a foil lined baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Place chicken thighs on the rack, evenly spaced.

Baking Times

  1. CHICKEN THIGHS, BONELESS, SKINLESS at 400 degrees for between 30-35 minutes.  CHICKEN THIGHS, BONE IN, SKIN ON for between 35-40 minutes.CHICKEN BREASTS, BONELESS, SKINLESS at 400 degrees for between 25-30 minutes.CHICKEN BREASTS, BONE IN, SKIN ON for between 35-40 minutes.Make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours to guarantee full flavor penetration.
  • When cooking bone-in and skin-on thighs, use a thermometer to check internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.
  • Baste your chicken frequently with marinade while its cooking to help keep your chicken moist and more flavorful.
  • Use wire rack on the baking sheet so the molasses glaze doesn’t burn and stick to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
  • Brush some additional molasses on top of your thighs during last 10 minutes of baking to add more molasses flavor.
  • Always preheat your oven to evenly distribute heat resulting in juicier chicken.
  • Use a foil lined baking sheet for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 436mg (18%) Potassium 624mg (18%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 73IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 436mg 18%
Potassium 624mg 13%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 73IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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