Description

This Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy, crispy chicken with a flavorful honey mustard garlic glaze. It’s an easy-to-make main course perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, delivered with minimal prep and baked to perfection in just 35 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
6 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper to bring out their natural flavors.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, whole grain Dijon mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Coat Chicken with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the seasoned chicken thighs. Toss gently to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the flavorful glaze.
Bake the Chicken: Place the sauced chicken thighs along with any remaining sauce into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
Rest before Serving: Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
The sauce can be prepared a day ahead to deepen the flavors; refrigerate covered until ready to use.
Bone-in, skin-on thighs provide the best flavor and texture, but boneless can be used with a shorter cooking time.
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.