Description
This Classic Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The chicken is seared until golden, baked in a luscious honey mustard sauce, and finished with fresh herbs. Whether you’re planning a quick dinner, looking for easy chicken ideas, or browsing healthy meal options for the week—this dish checks all the boxes for a satisfying, quick dinner, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal, and easy recipe you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5–7 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, vinegar, and garlic.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, coating each piece well.
5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley and spoon extra sauce over the top.
Notes
For crispier skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking.
Make it spicier by adding a pinch of cayenne to the sauce.
Let the chicken rest before serving to lock in moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg