Gluten Free Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted at high heat until deeply golden and lacquered with a sweet-savory glaze — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels way more impressive than the effort involved. The glaze comes together in a single bowl, combining pure maple syrup, two kinds of mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh thyme, and garlic powder into something sticky, tangy, and absolutely irresistible. Every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to hunt down specialty swaps or scrutinize labels — it just works as written. The two-stage glazing technique is the real secret: half goes on before roasting, and the rest gets brushed on midway through, building those gorgeous caramelized edges you see in restaurant chicken dishes. A wire rack set over the baking sheet keeps the heat circulating so the skin crisps up instead of steaming. After a quick five-minute rest, the chicken is juicy all the way through with a crust that practically crackles. Serves four, and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or whatever sides you have on hand.

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