Honey Mustard Chicken
A delicious and easy weeknight meal featuring chicken thighs drizzled with a sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a medium bowl to make the marinade.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours in the fridge for intensified flavors.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted veggies or a simple salad. Drizzle with leftover marinade for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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