Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Tender baked chicken thighs glazed with a simple honey mustard sauce — sweet, tangy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in under an hour and pairs well with roasted vegetables or rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup honey use mild or clover honey for best flavor
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise adds creaminess to the glaze
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet paprika both work
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Brush about half of the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken thighs, reserving the rest for later.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared rack or directly on the lined baking sheet, skin side up. Bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the chicken and brush with the remaining glaze. Return to the oven and bake another 8–10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Swap thighs for boneless breasts and reduce cook time by 5–8 minutes. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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