Description
Deliciously tender and juicy baked honey mustard chicken thighs coated in a flavorful mixture of honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for an easy and comforting weeknight dinner.
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
- 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 the oven to 350°F (177°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture for better browning.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Brush or spoon the honey mustard mixture liberally over the top of each chicken thigh, ensuring a thorough coating for maximum flavor.
- Bake Chicken: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 175°F (80°C).
- Crisp Skin: In the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, turn on the oven broiler to crisp up the skin, watching closely to avoid burning.
Notes
- These baked honey mustard chicken thighs make a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Using bone-in chicken thighs keeps the meat juicy and tender during baking.
- Broiling at the end adds a delicious crispy finish to the skin.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme enhance the flavor but can be adjusted based on your preference.
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
