Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs Recipe
These honey dijon chicken thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and coated with a sweet-tangy glaze that tastes restaurant-quality yet comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- Instant-read Thermometer
- Silicone basting brush
- Mixing bowls
- Kitchen tongs (optional)
- Rimmed baking sheet (optional backup)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6–8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on (about 3 lbs)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Let rest 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, and paprika. Reserve ¼ of the mixture for serving.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and sear 3–4 minutes.
- Brush thighs with glaze. Transfer skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven and bake 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes for added caramelization. Rest 5 minutes, drizzle reserved glaze, and garnish with parsley and lemon.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 410mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.5mg