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Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner that combines sweet and tangy flavors with tender chicken. Perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken Thighs Bone-in, skin-on for juiciness and flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1/3 cup Honey Sweetens and thickens the glaze
  • 1/4 cup Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Brightens the glaze
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Adds depth and smokiness
For Cooking & Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Ideal for roasting veggies
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Vegetables Carrots, potatoes or seasonal veggies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Refrigerate uncovered for about 20 minutes while oven heats.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth.
  4. Chop vegetables into even pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread vegetables evenly on a large sheet pan and place chicken thighs skin-side up on top.
  6. Generously brush chicken with the honey mustard glaze.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, basting the chicken halfway through.
  8. Monitor cooking and tent with foil if necessary. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  9. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve with vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, store chicken separately from vegetables to avoid sogginess. Reheat chicken in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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