Description
Succulent honey mustard chicken brings sweet and tangy flavors dancing together on your dinner plate. Juicy chicken breasts glazed with golden honey and zesty mustard create an irresistible meal that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 1/4 pounds (1 kilogram) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by heating the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a stable temperature for even cooking.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and generously season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a flavorful base.
- Craft the signature sauce by whisking Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil in a mixing bowl until the ingredients smoothly integrate and develop a glossy consistency.
- Select a large oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high flame, creating a hot surface for optimal chicken searing.
- Carefully place chicken thighs into the skillet, allowing each side to caramelize for 2-3 minutes until a rich golden-brown crust forms.
- Drizzle the prepared honey mustard sauce over the seared chicken, ensuring complete coverage, and gently scatter fresh thyme sprigs across the surface.
- Carefully transfer the skillet into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for 20-25 minutes until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven, discard the spent thyme sprigs, and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
- Plate the aromatic chicken alongside complementary side dishes, ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, but reduce cooking time to prevent drying out.
- Add crushed garlic or minced rosemary to the honey mustard sauce for extra depth and complexity of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure Dijon mustard is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce if included.
- Create a dairy-free marinade by using plant-based honey alternatives and skipping any creamy accompaniments when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg