Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Honey Dijon Baked Chicken recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish and pour the honey Dijon mixture over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the honey Dijon mixture.
- To make this dish a complete meal, serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg