Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken (Printable Version)

Golden roasted chicken thighs coated in a sweet, tangy honey mustard glaze for easy meals.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2.5 lbs)

→ Marinade & Glaze

02 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Combine Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour half of the honey mustard mixture over chicken, turning to coat evenly. Reserve remaining glaze.
04 - Place chicken thighs skin-side up on the prepared baking tray.
05 - Bake chicken for 25 minutes.
06 - Remove chicken from oven, brush with reserved glaze, then return to bake for another 10 minutes until golden, caramelized, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Sweet and tangy flavor combination
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknights
02 -
  • Substitute boneless thighs but reduce baking time by 5 to 7 minutes
  • Marinate the chicken up to 4 hours in advance for extra flavor
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry to ensure crisp skin
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness
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