Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked to perfection with a flavorful blend of honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil. The result is a perfectly balanced meal that is sweet, tangy, and savory with crisped skin, ideal for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
Honey Mustard Marinade
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Arrange the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispy skin during baking.
- Make honey mustard sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Apply the sauce: Liberally brush or spoon the honey mustard mixture all over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is well coated for rich flavor.
- Bake the chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C) indicating it’s fully cooked and juicy.
- Crisp the skin: Switch on the oven’s top broiler for the final 2 to 3 minutes of baking to crisp up the chicken skin to golden perfection. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Notes
- These baked honey mustard chicken thighs are perfect for adding a quick and delicious boost to your weeknight meals.
- Patting the chicken dry before applying the sauce helps achieve the crispiest skin.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme elevate the flavor, but dried herbs can be used as a substitute in a pinch (reduce quantity by half).
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to safe temperatures without drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 343 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg
