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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
The crispiest skin, ultra-juicy meat, and baked to perfection—once you try these bone-in Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs, you’ll never want them any other way! Smother them in a tangy Dijon, honey, lemon, and garlic sauce, and you'll have a dish fit for simple weeknights and fancy dinners alike.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt divided
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ small lemon juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken dry and place skin side up in a 9x9-inch or 13x9-inch baking dish, depending on the size of the thighs. (You want to leave a little room between each thigh.) Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and rub it all over. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt all over.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice and zest, honey, dried thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, if using, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
- Spread the sauce evenly over the skin of the chicken thighs using a pastry brush.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads at least 165°F. If the skin is not browned and crispy yet, preheat the broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
- Allow the thighs to rest for 5 minutes. Serve with additional fresh thyme.
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Notes
- Tightly wrap and place in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 4-5 months.
- Chicken: Thighs are best, but you can opt for breasts if needed.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Tightly wrap and place in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 4-5 months.
- Tips: Avoid overcooking by broiling for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
354mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.