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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

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

Prep10 minCook40 minTotal50 min

Medium Effort

Method

01Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

02Whisk together mustard, honey, olive oil, paprika, and thyme into a smooth glaze.

03Pat chicken thighs dry. Season with salt and pepper.

04Coat each thigh generously with the glaze and place skin-side up in a baking dish.

05Bake uncovered 38–42 minutes until skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

06Spoon any pan juices over the chicken and rest 5 minutes.

07Serve with fresh chives. Pairs well with Roasted Carrots (Recipe 8) or Ground Beef Zucchini Hash vegetables.

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

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