Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and tangy with honey mustard chicken thighs. This dish features juicy, bone-in chicken thighs glazed with a luscious honey mustard sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavor and inviting aroma. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Massage gently to coat well.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the fridge for optimal flavor.
- Arrange marinated thighs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg