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Best Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This honey mustard chicken thighs recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that requires only 10 minutes of prep and delivers sticky, golden, and tender chicken every time. Skip the sear and let the oven do the work for a beautifully glazed dish that’s perfect for busy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess as desired.
  3. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish, skin-side up if using skin-on pieces. Leave space between each piece.
  4. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, using a spatula to scrape the bowl clean. Spread the sauce evenly over each piece with the back of a spoon or pastry brush.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully flip each piece of chicken using tongs. Spoon any sauce from the bottom back over the chicken.
  6. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until chicken is deeply golden and sauce is thick and sticky. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (or 170°F for bone-in thighs).
  7. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for a caramelized top, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon pan sauce over chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

For boneless, skinless thighs, check at 25 minutes total cooking time. For bone-in thighs, aim for 170°F internal temperature. Make extra sauce by increasing ingredients by 1.5 times and reserve ¼ cup to drizzle after cooking. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: honey mustard chicken, chicken thighs, easy weeknight dinner, baked chicken, gluten-free, dairy-free

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