Make your perfect blend of honey mustard sauce, slather it onto chicken thighs and bake for 25 minutes. That’s it. That’s all it takes to make a totally delicious main protein.
For the longest time I couldn’t understand why people seemed to love honey mustard sauce so much. The mustard was way too overpowering the few times I tried it in the past. After a couple of times of trying and gagging (just a little bit), I decided that it just must not be the thing for me. Then for some reason I decided to give it another go, but this time I would make it myself instead of any premixed version. At that point I could see the light.
The key, so it seems, is to use dijon mustard and a good quality honey. Mix the two in equal parts and you end up with a perfectly balanced sauce that is beautifully sweet and tangy. Simply brush it on the chicken thighs a couple of times while it bakes and you’re ready for dinner. 
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet and savory honey mustard glaze coats juicy chicken thighs, baked to perfection. A simple weeknight dinner thats ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) dijon mustard
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) honey
- 8 chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Stir together the mustard and honey in a small bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
- Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 25 minutes, then remove and brush with half of the honey mustard sauce. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with the remaining honey mustard sauce, and bake for a final 5 minutes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality Dijon mustard.
- To prevent burning, reduce oven temperature to 425°F if your chicken browns too quickly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 80
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of mustard for the sauce?
While dijon mustard is recommended for its balance of flavor, you can experiment with whole grain or yellow mustard, but the taste will differ.
How often should I brush the honey mustard sauce on the chicken while baking?
You should brush the sauce on the chicken thighs a couple of times during the 25-minute baking time to ensure even coverage and flavor.
What kind of honey works best for the sauce?
A good quality, pure honey is best for the sauce; avoid flavored or processed honey to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
