Description
Honey dijon baked chicken brings together tangy mustard and sweet honey in a glaze that makes your kitchen smell amazing while the chicken cooks until it’s golden and tender. This simple weeknight dinner takes just minutes to prep, and you get juicy results that your family will ask for again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) so it reaches temperature while you prep the chicken.
- Whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons fresh thyme in a medium bowl until the mixture combines smoothly.
- Place your 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over them, turning each piece to coat completely.
- Refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours so the flavors soak in properly.
- Transfer your marinated chicken thighs to a baking dish or lined sheet with the skin facing up, and drizzle any extra marinade from the bag over top.
- Slide the baking dish into your preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until the skin turns golden and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before plating so the juices redistribute throughout.
- Sprinkle additional fresh thyme over your chicken if you’d like before serving it to your table.
Notes
- Marinating for the full 2 hours gives the chicken deeper flavor, but even 30 minutes works fine if you’re pressed for time.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts during baking, so this cut is worth choosing if you have the option.
- Check your chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer at the thickest part to ensure it’s cooked through and safe to eat.
- For a dairy-free or paleo approach, this recipe works exactly as written since there are no hidden animal products beyond the chicken itself.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg