Description
Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy skillet recipe featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful blend of honey, stone ground Dijon mustard, and garlic. This sweet and tangy dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner, garnished with fresh green onions or parsley for an added pop of color and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 whole garlic cloves
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard
Garnish
- Green onions or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet: Heat half of the olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat and add the 3 whole garlic cloves to infuse the oil with flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and juicy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Add the remaining olive oil (1 tablespoon) and the 3 teaspoons minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is tender and fragrant. Stir in the ¼ cup honey and the 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard, mixing well to create the sweet and tangy sauce.
- Combine and heat: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet, coating them in the honey Dijon sauce. Heat everything together for a couple more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to warm through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy this flavorful chicken dish with your choice of sides.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and easy 30-minute meal that packs a powerful punch of honey Dijon garlic flavor.
- The chicken remains juicy and tender while the sauce provides a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes.
- For a low-sodium version, adjust the salt carefully or use low-sodium mustard.
- Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 277 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 162 mg
