Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
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.
Equipment
- a baking dish
Ingredients
- 1½ 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:
- 1½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1½ tablespoon pure honey
- 1½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, (or use Italian seasoning)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
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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