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Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins

There's nothing easier or tastier than these Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs! Always juicy, tender, and flavorful, with just a few simple ingredients.

  2 lb chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (4 chicken thighs)
  2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  Salt and pepper to taste
  1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or your favorite mustard
  1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  1 clove garlic grated or finely minced (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, and rub with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, making sure to get under the skin if you can. Season with salt and pepper, rubbing the chicken thighs to get under the skin.

3

Prepare the honey mustard sauce: in a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice. Add the grated garlic and Italian seasoning. Whisk together with a fork.

4

Brush the chicken thighs with the honey mustard sauce, making sure to rub the sauce under the skin. There will be leftover sauce, you'll use it in the next step.

5

Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet. (See notes for how to make this a complete sheet pan dinner!) Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, carefully remove from the oven and brush the chicken thighs with the remaining honey mustard sauce. Continue to bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken thighs is at least 165. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g70%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 222mg74%
Sodium 218mg10%
Potassium 465mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 37g74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.