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Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Description

This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is your new favorite weeknight dinner idea. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a sticky-sweet honey mustard glaze. Perfect for quick dinners, healthy snacks, or hearty meal prep, this easy recipe transforms basic ingredients into something crave-worthy. The tangy mustard, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic all come together in one oven-safe pan for a no-fuss dish that’s both comforting and bold in flavor. With golden, tender chicken coated in a luscious sauce, it’s perfect for anyone looking for food ideas that are tasty, quick, and easy.

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  2. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip and cook for 2–3 minutes more.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and chicken broth.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken in the skillet.
  5. Transfer skillet to oven and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

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