Description

Get ready to transform your dinner routine with these Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs, a mouthwatering blend of tangy mustard, sweet honey, and golden crispy chicken. Perfect for busy nights or elegant entertaining, this easy recipe is packed with bold flavor and requires minimal prep. The glaze is sticky, savory-sweet, and deeply aromatic, clinging to each juicy piece of chicken with irresistible shine.

Whether you’re seeking new dinner ideas, a quick weeknight meal, or healthy protein-packed food ideas, this recipe fits the bill. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to often — comforting, satisfying, and bursting with sweet heat and zesty depth. Plus, it pairs effortlessly with everything from potatoes to crisp green salads.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup whole grain mustard (optional)
1/3 cup honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and sear another 2 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, and thyme.
Pour sauce over the chicken in the skillet, making sure to coat thoroughly.
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Optionally, baste the chicken with pan sauce 10 minutes before finishing to intensify the glaze.
Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes