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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.
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
Ingredients
- 9-12 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on, or bonesless, skinless
- cooking spray
Molasses Marinade for Chicken
- 1 cup molasses
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tblsp pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
Instructions
Molasses Marinade for Chicken
- Combine soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and garlic in a large resealable bag.
- Add the molasses last as it tends to stick to the outside of the bag. Seal and shake.
- Add your chicken thighs or chicken breasts. Seal, and chill 8 to 24 hours adjusting thighs periodically.
- When you are ready to bake remove chicken from marinade, and discard.
- Prepare a foil lined baking sheet with tinfoil and a rack coated in cooking spray. Place chicken thighs on the rack, evenly spaced.
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Baking Times
- 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
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
% 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.