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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

4.92 from 23 votes

You're going to love this honey mustard chicken thighs recipe. The chicken thighs are coated in a homemade honey mustard sauce, then baked to perfection. It's absolutely the best easy oven-baked chicken recipe to make for any weeknight dinner.

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

This honey mustard chicken has a lightly sweet and tangy taste. It tastes slightly caramelized similar to teriyaki or bbq, except it is less sweet and uses less salt.

I knew this recipe was a winner when I put out ten pieces for 4 people on football Sunday alongside dips and other snack items. I thought of it as more of an entree than a game day food, but when I checked in after a while the serving plate was completely empty.

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Why You'll Love This Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe


This honey mustard chicken recipe doesn't have either of those sweeter sauces (and no soy sauce either). It just uses a small amount of honey, and for that reason, the chicken will be a perfect addition for someone watching their diet. Kids will love it too. 

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Ingredients for Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs


These honey mustard chicken thighs are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and fridge.

Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this recipe:

  • Chicken thighs, bone-in, and skin-on
  • Honey
  • Dijon mustard
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic
  • Oregano or use Italian seasoning
Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard

Do I Need to Marinate Chicken?


The chicken thighs are lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and then cooked in a delicious homemade honey mustard sauce.

The meat is so tender, juicy, and flavorful without marinating. It tastes like it's been marinated and cooked for hours.

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken


This chicken recipe is so easy to put together. Here are some easy steps to follow:

Season Chicken Thighs with Salt and Pepper

Step 1. Prepare the Chicken Thighs

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels then season lightly with salt and black pepper. After that, transfer the chicken to a baking dish.

Honey Mustard Sauce

Step 2. Make a Good Honey Mustard Sauce

In a small bowl, mix honey, oil, dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, and onion powder until combined.

Chicken with Honey Mustard

Next, pour sauce over the chicken and mix well.

Step 3. Bake

Cook the chicken in the oven, uncovered, for about 35 minutes at 425°F or until the internal temperature registers at 165°F.

The Best Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

About 10-15 minutes before the cooking process is done, brush the chicken with sauce to get that nice caramelized color on the skin.

Don't throw away the dripping sauce! It is so delicious and you can use it as a dipping sauce.

Chicken with Honey Mustard

How to Store Leftover Cooked Chicken


Discard any cold leftovers that have been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. You can learn more here.

  • Let the hot chicken cools down to room temperature before refrigerating.
  • Transfer the leftover to an airtight container.
  • Properly stored, cooked chicken can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer.
Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

What to Serve with Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs


Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! I'd appreciate it.

📖 Recipe

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Rika
This honey mustard chicken has a light sweet and tangy taste. It tastes similar to teriyaki or bbq, except it is less sweet and uses less salt.
4.92 from 23 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

  • a baking dish

Ingredients
 

  • pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, (about 5 pieces) Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Honey Mustard Sauce:

Instructions
 

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven then preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix all honey mustard ingredients. Pour sauce over the chicken and mix well.
  • Cook the chicken in the oven, skin side up, uncovered, for about 35 minutes or until fully cooked. About 10-15 minutes before the cooking process is done, brush the chicken with sauce to get that nice caramelized color on the skin.

Notes

Don't throw away the pan dripping. It is so delicious and you can use it as a dipping sauce.
Baking dish.  Use the right size of shallow baking dish. It shouldn't be too small or too large but of course big enough to hold the chicken thighs. Oven-proof skillet (like cast iron) works just as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Leelo says

    5 stars
    I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, however, this looks and sounds delicious. I think I might give this recipe a try!

  2. Nikki Wayne says

    5 stars
    I love the color so much. I bet the sauce of this tastes so great.

  3. Lynndee says

    My son would gladly eat chicken every single day. That's how much he loves it. Going to save your recipe.

    • Rika says

      Chicken is my go-to protein too, Lynndee.

  4. Marysa says

    This sounds like a delicious combination of flavors. It is nice to mix up how we prepare chicken.

  5. Monica Simpson says

    I'm definitely pinning this to make later. I love finding new recipes for chicken thighs.

    • Rika says

      Thanks, Monica.

  6. Heather says

    5 stars
    These chicken thighs turned out great. My family loved them.

    • Rika says

      I am glad to hear that, Heather!

  7. Beth says

    5 stars
    My college-aged son eats a lot of chicken and is always looking for fast and delicious recipes. He'll love this one!

    • Rika says

      Thanks, Beth.

  8. Anosa Malanga says

    Glad I found this recipe. My sister requested me to make something for her and she says she wants chicken. Thinking of making some chicken wings but now I changed my mind. I Will try to make this first for myself so I can taste-test first.

    • Rika says

      Perfect timing then. I hope she will enjoy it, Anosa.

  9. Swathi says

    5 stars
    This baked honey mustard chicken thighs looks yum. Great dinner recipe for chicken lovers like my hubby and son.

    • Rika says

      Thanks, Swathi.

  10. Janeane Davis says

    Oh my goodness! This recipe simply sounds delicious. I would really like to make this for my family.

    • Rika says

      Let me know what you think about it, Janeane.