Beautiful things happen when you branch out from maple bacon.The maple-glazed carrots make a wonderful addition to seared chicken, mashed potatoes and a rich pan sauce—the epitome of comforting, home-cooked food.
STEP 2.Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
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STEP 3.In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
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STEP 4.Add chicken thighs and sear 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken thighs and transfer to a plate. (save pan drippings.)
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STEP 5.Add apple cider vinegar to the skillet and scrape up bottom bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.
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STEP 6.Add garlic, maple syrup, mustard, thyme, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over thighs.
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STEP 7.In a medium bowl, toss carrots with remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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STEP 8.Nestle carrots into skillet and bake until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender, 20 minutes.
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STEP 9.Serve with pan sauce.
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