Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

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Baked, golden-brown honey mustard chicken thighs garnished with fresh herbs are served on a white plate, with a glass baking dish of more honey mustard chicken in the background.

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This may be the perfect Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe — tender, juicy thighs baked in a sweet and tangy glaze with just the right balance of sweet and savory! Made with simple ingredients, this easy chicken dinner may become your new family favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Servings:

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs
½ cup stone ground mustard
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

Place the chicken thighs in a 9x13-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, salt, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder until homogenous.
Use a pastry brush or spoon to coat the chicken thighs in the sauce.
If planning to cook the chicken soon, let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes. It can also be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours ahead of cooking.

When Ready to Cook the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the chicken thighs in the oven for an hour, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to let the juices and glaze set.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

I prefer using fresh herbs, but you can also use dried thyme and rosemary. This chicken is great topped with a few fresh sprigs of thyme.
You can use either boneless thighs or bone-in thighs. The boneless thigh take less time to cook generally so check them at around the 45 minute mark.
If you do not have stone ground mustard, you can also use Dijon mustard.

Prep Ahead: You can prep this chicken up to 24 hours ahead and let it marinate in the refrigerator before cooking.

Storing Leftovers: This chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Serving Ideas: This sweet and savory chicken dish goes well with roasted Brussels sprouts, garlic mashed potatoes, wild rice, roasted sweet potatoes, or a simple green salad.

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