Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Honey Dijon Baked Chicken that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish and pour the honey Dijon mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Try substituting maple syrup for honey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg