Description
Juicy bone-in chicken thighs roasted with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze infused with garlic and herbs—an easy one-dish recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment.
- Place chicken thighs in the dish and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brush or spoon the glaze evenly over each chicken thigh.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 175°F (80°C).
- Optional: Broil on high for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness and color.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of Dijon and whole-grain mustard for texture.
- Substitute fresh herbs with ¾ tsp dried rosemary and ¼ tsp dried thyme.
- For a smoky variation, add a dash of smoked paprika or use yellow mustard.
- Marinate chicken ahead of time for more flavor.
- Store leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2–3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
