Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features juicy bone-in chicken thighs baked to perfection with a flavorful glaze of honey, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and garlic. The combination of sweet and savory notes makes it a perfect, easy weeknight dinner that is both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
Honey Mustard Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the bone-in chicken thighs in a baking dish and pat them dry with a paper towel to help the glaze stick better and promote crispier skin.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Apply Glaze: Brush or spoon the honey mustard mixture liberally over the top of each chicken thigh, ensuring they are well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Crisp the Skin: In the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking, turn on the top oven broiler to crisp up the chicken skin nicely. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest briefly before serving. Enjoy the tender, juicy chicken with the delicious honey mustard glaze.
Notes
- These baked honey mustard chicken thighs are an easy way to add excitement to your weeknight dinners with minimal prep.
- Patting the chicken dry before applying the glaze helps create a crispy skin texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to safe internal temperatures without drying it out.
- Fresh rosemary and thyme add vibrant flavor, but dried herbs can be used if fresh are unavailable (use about 1/3 the amount).
- Broil carefully at the end to crisp the skin; this step adds a delicious texture.
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
