Name: Easy Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 0.25 cup whole grain mustard; 0.25 cup honey; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs

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Easy Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whole grain mustard, honey, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well.

Add the chicken thighs to the mixing bowl, and toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Pour any remaining honey-mustard mixture over the top of the chicken thighs.

Bake on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes.

Check to see that chicken in done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the chicken thighs to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Better Browning 🎯
Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before cooking to remove surface moisture, ensuring a golden, caramelized crust that locks in flavor.
Don't Skip the Sear 🔥
Sear the thighs skin-side down first in your nonstick pan for 4-5 minutes to render fat and develop a flavorful fond, which adds depth to your honey-mustard glaze.
Balance Your Glaze Timing ⏱️
Add the honey-mustard mixture in the last 5-7 minutes of cooking to prevent honey from burning while allowing it to caramelize and coat the meat perfectly.
Use Room Temperature Chicken 🌡️
Remove chicken thighs from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking for even heat distribution and more consistent, juicy results throughout.
Whisk Your Glaze First 🥄
Combine honey and mustard together before adding to the pan to create an emulsified, cohesive sauce that clings better to the chicken rather than pooling.