Description
This honey mustard chicken recipe features juicy, oven-baked chicken thighs smothered in a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s flavorful, quick to make, and loved by the whole family. Keywords include honey mustard chicken, baked chicken thighs, and easy chicken dinner.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour in the marinade, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high. Place marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour remaining marinade on top.
4. Bake for 25–35 minutes or grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and drizzle with extra sauce from the pan.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor.
You can use yellow mustard for a milder taste.
Add a bit of whole grain mustard for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg