Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
Description
This Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken recipe centers on seasoned boneless, skinless chicken thighs pan-cooked with whole garlic cloves to add subtle garlic aroma. After browning the chicken, minced garlic is sautéed before incorporating honey and stone ground Dijon mustard, which meld into a glossy sauce that coats the chicken. The interplay of the honey's sweetness and the mustard's tang balances well, while the garlic adds depth.
The cooking process results in tender meat with a slightly sticky, flavorful finish. Garnishing with chopped green onions or fresh parsley brings a fresh contrast to the rich sauce.
This chicken can be served alongside rice, vegetables, or salad for a straightforward meal. The sauce clings well, making it suitable for family dinners or meal prep.
Sautéing the whole garlic cloves is optional; it mainly enhances the garlic flavor subtly without affecting the main sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 garlic whole cloves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard stone ground
- green onion or fresh parsley; for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, add half of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 3 whole garlic cloves.
- Season the 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until tender, and ¼ cup honey and 3 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard. Add the chicken back to the pan and heat for a couple of minutes more.
- Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley for garnish and serve.
Notes
- Sautéing whole garlic cloves is optional and adds subtle garlic aroma to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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