Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

Name: Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (without garlic — check label); 2 tablespoons honey (alfalfa, cotton, or clover); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh chives to serve

medium · Chicken · 50 min · Serves 2

Sticky, tangy, and deeply savory — these baked chicken thighs in a honey mustard glaze are foolproof and become an instant household staple.

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Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (without garlic — check label)
• 2 tablespoons honey (alfalfa, cotton, or clover)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh chives to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Whisk together mustard, honey, olive oil, paprika, and thyme into a smooth glaze. 3. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Coat each thigh generously with the glaze and place skin-side up in a baking dish. 5. Bake uncovered 38–42 minutes until skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. 6. Spoon any pan juices over the chicken and rest 5 minutes. 7. Serve with fresh chives. Pairs well with Roasted Carrots (Recipe 8) or Ground Beef Zucchini Hash vegetables.