Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features succulent bone-in chicken thighs baked to perfection with a flavorful honey mustard sauce infused with fresh herbs and garlic. It’s a simple yet delicious dish perfect for elevating weeknight dinners with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, complemented by a crispy skin achieved under the broiler.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 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). Place the bone-in chicken thighs in a baking dish and pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the skin crisps nicely during baking.
- Mix the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, finely chopped fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir it well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Coat the Chicken: Liberally brush or spoon the honey mustard mixture on top of each chicken thigh, making sure to cover the skin and the meat for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes. The chicken should be fully cooked with an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C).
- Crisp the Skin: In the last 2 to 3 minutes of baking, switch on the oven’s top broiler to crisp up the chicken skin, giving it a golden, appetizing finish. Keep an eye to avoid burning.
Notes
- These baked honey mustard chicken thighs are perfect for quick weeknight meals that don’t compromise on flavor.
- Using bone-in thighs ensures the chicken remains juicy and tender throughout baking.
- Broiling at the end is key to achieving that crave-worthy crispy skin.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme really elevate the dish’s aroma and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (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
