Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Honey mustard chicken thighs are simple and easy to make. Juicy chicken thighs are baked in a sweet and savory honey-mustard sauce for a meal that will please everyone.
Utensils Dinner
Globe New American
11
ingredients
8
steps
115
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
1/3 cup(s)
whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup(s)
Dijon mustard
1/2 cup(s)
honey
1 tblsp
soy sauce
4
garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tblsp
olive oil
2 lb
bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
fresh thyme sprigs
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions 8 steps | 115 Minutes

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the whole-grain mustard, Dijon, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and black pepper.

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Step 2

Slowly whisk in the olive oil, creating an emulsion. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. (See notes.)

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Step 3

Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade.

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Step 4

Add the chicken thighs. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place them in a shallow casserole dish. Discard the remaining marinade. Spoon the reserved honey mustard sauce over the chicken.

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Step 6

Place the rosemary sprigs in between the chicken thighs.

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Step 7

Bake the chicken thighs from 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Step 8

Serve the honey mustard chicken thighs with a side of rice and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!

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Notes:

The flavors of the mustards vary by brand so adjust the seasonings as you desire. If too salty, add more honey. If too sweet, add more mustard and salt.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
503
FAT
32.8 g
PROTEIN
26.6 g
CARBS
27 g

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Fred M.

Fred

24 Aug 2022

The honey mustard gives the chicken such a flavorful and beautiful glaze.

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