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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

A cozy, doable dinner featuring juicy baked chicken thighs coated in a tangy, sweet honey mustard glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, patted dry
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard for texture
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • fresh thyme or parsley for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Set your oven to 425°F.
  2. Whisk the sauce ingredients in a bowl: combine Dijon, whole grain mustard, honey, vinegar or lemon, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then toss them in the bowl with the sauce until coated.
  4. Arrange coated thighs on a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  2. For a deeper color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
  3. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and spoon any pan sauce over the top.

Notes

Make-ahead tips include mixing the sauce in advance and storing it in the fridge. You can thaw raw thighs coated in sauce for quick weeknight meals. Store leftovers properly to enjoy as sandwiches or salads.