Honey Mustard Chicken
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Honey Mustard Chicken
Description
The recipe uses seasoned chicken thighs baked twice in a honey and yellow mustard mixture. The initial baking partially cooks and flavors the meat, followed by coating the chicken again with sauce to build a glossy, flavorful glaze during the final baking stage. This method helps develop a balance between the natural richness of the chicken and the sweet, sharp notes of honey and mustard.
Serving this chicken as a main dish pairs well with simple sides such as roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal. The sticky honey mustard glaze offers both moisture and sweetness that complement the savory chicken thighs.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs , bone-in and skin on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey and yellow mustard.
- Add the chicken thighs to a large skillet or baking dish and cover with honey mustard sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Spoon sauce over the chicken thighs to re-coat them.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.