Description
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly golden, these Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are baked to perfection with a sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully. A perfect weeknight dinner that’s quick, flavorful, and family-approved.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the mustard-honey mixture and place them skin-side up in the dish. Sprinkle with thyme.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and is golden and bubbling.
- Optional: Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the skin.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon extra sauce from the dish over the top.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or a green salad.
- Leftovers are great in wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg