Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
These easy honey mustard chicken thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Made with pantry staples like honey, mustard, and garlic, this oven baked chicken thighs recipe is sweet, tangy, and family-friendly. If you need an easy dinner idea that feels special without extra work, this baked honey mustard chicken is a must-try for busy nights.
Servings: 4
Calories: 772kcal
Equipment
- Tongs
- basting brush
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Optional Garnish: Fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs completely dry and season on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up in a large baking dish .
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and dried thyme until smooth.
- Spoon the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, coating each thigh lightly.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is bubbling.
- Switch oven to broil and broil for 2–4 minutes, watching closely, until the skin is lightly browned and the glaze looks glossy and caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon sauce from the pan over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry helps the skin brown more evenly in the oven.
Broiling at the end adds color and caramelization.
This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables like carrots or green beans. The pan sauce is addictive. Serve it with a ladle at the table or straight out of the pan if serving family style.
Let the chicken rest briefly before serving to keep it juicy.
Broiling at the end adds color and caramelization.
This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables like carrots or green beans. The pan sauce is addictive. Serve it with a ladle at the table or straight out of the pan if serving family style.
Let the chicken rest briefly before serving to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 772kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg