Last Updated on September 16, 2024
Chicken…it’s what’s for dinner! And there are so many ways to prepare it, but this is a no-fail recipe for baked honey mustard chicken. It’s as easy as browning the meat and throwing it in the oven for 30 minutes.
The flavor that the honey mustard creates, though, is the wonderful thing about the dish. We had the chicken with the pan drippings which made a delicious sauce, or they can be made into gravy.
I went to the nearest grocery store which happens to be Lund’s and Byerly’s. If you live in the Twin Cities you know the name. They are the Neiman Marcus of grocery stores around here. They are somewhat overpriced on a lot of their items, but they had some delicious-looking organic, free-range chicken thighs.
They were probably a couple of dollars more than the other stores, but chicken is really reasonable as it is. And, being free-range and with no additional additives to them, even Amy, the vegetarian who eats her own homegrown chickens, ate a thigh. (She had to go to the company’s website to check them out first. She said the chickens looked happy)!
I browned and baked the thighs in Amy’s cast iron Le Creuset cherry red skillet which does a marvelous job.
Serve the baked honey mustard chicken and its pan drippings over some garlic mashed potatoes with a side vegetable. It is the epitome of Yum!
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz . chicken thighs , (or other chicken parts as desired, preferably with skin on)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard , (or use all whole grain if desired)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup dry white wine , (substitute chicken broth if desired)
- 2 large garlic cloves , crushed
- 3 or 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry, then salt and pepper all sides.
- In an oven safe skillet on high heat, add vegetable oil and bring up to nearly smoking, then add chicken, skin side down and brown for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the chicken and brown the other side 4 mins. then remove from heat.
- Mix the mustard, honey and wine in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken.
- Place the crushed garlic and rosemary sprigs between the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is around 160°
- Serve right away with the pan drippings.
- If you would like to thicken the pan drippings into gravy, remove the chicken and place the skillet on medium heat. Make a slurry of 1/4 cup of cold water and 2 tablespoons of flour. Whisk the slurry in to the pan and cook and stir until thick.
Nutrition
georgette c lynch
Having two hearty eaters in the house who are”meat and potato” men, it is often difficult to come up with something new. However, I wanted to use what I had at hand rather than make a grocery run so I searched the net for ideas and came across your site. I made this recipe, mostly for me, but I have to say the guy’s both loved it too. Now I keep your recipes on hand, they are my first choice and I will be trying my hand at several more you have posted. You are clear in your instruction and reasoning, and I love the way you pair flavours and textures. A big thank you for your efforts that will make my life a bit easier.
Joe
Thank you Georgette. I’m glad you found the recipe.
Joe
Stacy Stewart
Can you use boneless chicken thighs?
Joe
Hi Stacy,
Boneless and skinless would be just fine. Thanks for asking.
Joe
Amy
Made this again tonight and it was delish as always!
Joe
So glad you liked it….again Amy.
Anne
Made this on the stove but with pork tenderloin tonight and it was delicious! Even the little kids devoured it. Thank for the recipe!
Joe
Thanks Anne..I’ll have to try it with pork!
Eileen Herbert
Sounds wonderful. Will try soon!
MaryJo
Lovely dinner, and even the skin was delicious.
Alan Howie
This sounds great, and looks even better! I don’t know if it is your new camera that makes it look so good, or the fact that I like chicken. Guess what part of the chicken is my favorite? Your are correct, it is the thigh. Good job Joe!!!
Joe
It is really tasty Al…kind of a change of flavor for chicken. It hardly takes any time to make. And, while I’m still learning my new camera, yeah, it takes great photos.
Amy
I will definitely be making this again in the future- it was so good!!