Honey Mustard Chicken
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Updated May 17, 2023
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This honey mustard chicken is just what you need to jazz up weeknight dinners. The baked chicken thighs are sweet and savory with an herby kick, have crispy golden skin, and are extra juicy.
If you’re a honey mustard fanatic (as I am), these baked honey mustard chicken thighs will be your new weeknight staple. I gave a sneak peek of this flavor in my list of easy chicken marinades. But this version is even better with an herb seasoning mixed into the honey mustard. Plus, you’ll love the smell in your kitchen as it bakes – it’s so dang good!
Like most of my chicken recipes, these baked chicken thighs are also great for meal prep. Just make one or two sides to pair with the chicken (I’ve got a few ideas listed below!) and you’ve got some delicious meal options for the week.
Honey Mustard Chicken Ingredients
The ingredient list is short and sweet, yet packs in a ton of flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Chicken Thighs: I recommend using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. If you’ve made my crispy baked chicken thighs, you’ll know why I love them!
- Honey Mustard Sauce: The sauce is a simple combination of honey and Dijon mustard, with some fresh garlic and herbs. I’d wager to guess you have those items already in your fridge and pantry.
- Herbs and Seasonings: You’ll need fresh rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to complete the herbed honey mustard glaze. If you don’t have fresh herbs, see my note in the recipe card to use dried spices.
Find the printable recipe with measurements below
How To Make Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Prep the chicken. Place the chicken thighs in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Then pat them dry with a paper towel. This will help to ensure crispier skin!
Brush the honey mustard sauce on top. Stir together the honey mustard sauce in a small bowl. Then brush or spoon the mixture on top of the chicken.
Bake away! Bake for 40 to 45 minutes at 350°F (177°C). You can also check if your chicken is done when it registers 175°F (80°C) with an instant-read thermometer. And to get that extra golden top, turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes (just keep an eye on them if you do this).
What to Serve with Honey Mustard Chicken
Honestly, any veggie dish will taste amazing with this recipe. But here are a few ideas I personally love.
- Coleslaw (or this vinegar coleslaw)
- Classic Mashed Potatoes (or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option)
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Simple salads like my cucumber salad, Israeli salad, or massaged kale salad
How To Store Leftover Chicken
- To store: Enjoy portions throughout the week by storing them in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- To freeze: Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Then thaw them in the fridge the day before you plan to reheat them. Trust me, finding a batch of this chicken in your freezer is a gold mine!
More Easy Chicken Recipes
Weeknight dinners are always exciting with this list of chicken breast recipes or chicken thigh recipes! Here is a quick overview of some of my favorites:
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
- Chicken Fajitas
- Ultimate Chicken Salad
- Coconut Curry Chicken
Once you make a batch of this honey mustard chicken, let me know how it turned out in a comment below! I hope you love it as much as I do.
Honey Mustard Chicken
Description
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic gloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, stir together the honey, mustard, garlic, oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush or spoon the honey mustard mixture liberally on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and registers 175°F (80°C). Turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes to crisp up the skin.
Lisa’s Tips
- If you don’t have fresh herbs you can use 1 teaspoon total of dried herbs. An Italian herb blend works great as well!
Nutrition
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Recipe originally posted August 2015, but updated with new information.
Gona make this tonight for dinner
Love this recipe, delicious, I have made it many times.
Thanks for leaving a review, Michelle! Glad you love this honey mustard chicken.
can you prep in advance and let the chicken marinate in the honey mustard mixture for a few hours?
Yep, that’s fine!
Love, love, this recipe! I was looking for something different for my chicken thighs tonight and this was perfect!! I had mashed potatoes and made candied carrots for our vegetable. I will definitely be making this again😊😊 Thanks so much for sharing.
Love that dinner idea with the honey mustard chicken, Carol!
What about marinating it? Any thoughts on how that would turn out?
You could marinate this for a few hours if you’d like!
Marinated chicken for 4 hours. Baked according to the recipe. Freaking delicious. Family loved it so much, they told me to print that recipe out ASAP
Thrilled to hear the whole family enjoyed this honey mustard chicken!
Is this recipe Gluten Free? Thanks
Hi Becca – yes, it is! And all recipes on my website are gluten-free. :) Enjoy!
I’ve made this recipe countless times at this point and I keep coming back to it. It’s the perfect blend of flavours and so easy to put together. Such a people pleaser. Thanks Lisa!
Thanks so much, Aletta! I’m thrilled you love this recipe. :)
Yummy 😋.
Used chicken leg quarters.
Served with the vinegar coleslaw and plain rice. Wasn’t sure how it would pair with mashed potatoes as one of the serving suggestions. .
Will definitely make again.
Thanks for sharing this recipe..
Chicken leg quarters are a great option for this recipe, happy you loved it!
I am making this AGAIN tonight! I made it 3 days ago 🤣 the fam LOVES it!! Thank you for a delicious recipe!!
Well, I’d say the fam is right! Haha. Enjoy!
I made this several times and I love it ! I was wondering if you’re able to use chicken breast for it as well
Yes, you can use chicken breast. But, I would follow my baked chicken breast recipe instead for cooking instructions!
Very yummy! Both husband and I enjoyed this and so simple to make. Will definitely make again.
Glad you and your husband enjoyed this honey mustard chicken, Jill!
I’ve made this twice now. It’s so yum and easy to do. Thank you!
Happy to hear you’re loving this chicken recipe!
You never said what to do with the 🫒 olive oil.
In the second step, I mention to mix the olive oil with the marinade ingredients :)
Oh my goodness!!! This was the best! My family said I could make this every night 😂 Soooo yummy 😋 I only had 4 chicken Thighs, but made the full quantity of sauce, also added partially cooked potatoes at the beginning (because I’m lazy😂). Served it with Brussels sprouts and coleslaw. Thanks Lisa, you are amazing, just love your recipes 😍 ❤️ 😀
Happy to hear you and your family are loving this honey mustard chicken!
Delicious & easy! I will make this recipe forever! You are awesome, thank-you!
Glad this recipe made it to your forever list Kelly!