Description
Learn how to make delicious Baked Honey Dijon Mustard Chicken Thighs with this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
- – 8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.4 kg)
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (42 grams) honey
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams) stone ground mustard
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 grams) Dijon mustard
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) minced garlic
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- – 2 teaspoons (10 ml) finely chopped fresh rosemary
- – 1 teaspoon (5 ml) finely chopped fresh thyme
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing the thighs in a 9×13-inch baking tray. Use a paper towel to dry them thoroughly, which aids in achieving a crispier outer layer. For optimal results, let them sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes to promote even cooking and enhance crispness.
- Create the sauce by mixing honey, stone ground and Dijon mustards, minced garlic, olive oil, finely chopped rosemary and thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Apply the sauce by brushing or spooning it over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is covered evenly.
- Cook the chicken by baking the thighs in the oven at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes until they are fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 175°F. Switch the oven to high broil.
- Finish by broiling the thighs for 2-3 minutes until the surfaces are browned and crispy.
Notes
- Marinate chicken thighs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Sprinkle extra chopped rosemary and thyme on top of the chicken before baking for a more intense herb taste.
- Baste chicken with sauce halfway through cooking to ensure even flavor distribution in the meat.
