Description
This recipe delivers juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey mustard glaze. It’s a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (4 pieces)
- 30mL (2 Tbsp) Dijon Mustard
- 30mL (2 Tbsp) Whole Grain Mustard
- 45mL (3 Tbsp) Honey
- 15mL (1 Tbsp) Apple Cider Vinegar
- 15mL (1 Tbsp) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 5mL (1 tsp) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 5g (1 tsp) Garlic Powder
- 2.5g (½ tsp) Onion Powder
- 2.5g (½ tsp) Ground Black Pepper
- 2.5g (½ tsp) Sea Salt
- 15mL (1 Tbsp) Olive Oil
- 15mL (1 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 5g (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika (optional)
- 15g (2 Tbsp) Fresh Chives, sliced
- 1 Lemon Wedge
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together Dijon, whole grain mustard, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Simmer in Glaze: Pour glaze over chicken, add butter, and simmer covered for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until cooked through.
- Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest for 3 minutes before serving, garnished with chives and a lemon wedge.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the Dijon mustard. Using a cast iron skillet is ideal for searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Sear, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, honey mustard, thighs, glaze, easy, dinner, weeknight