Name: Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 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

Description

This Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with crispy skin, coated in a flavorful honey mustard garlic sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner, these chicken thighs are baked to perfection at high heat for a delightful caramelized finish.

Ingredients

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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). Generously season the chicken thighs on all sides with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor.
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, whole grain Dijon mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Coat Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the seasoned chicken thighs. Toss or brush the sauce evenly over each piece to ensure a flavorful coating.
Bake: Transfer the sauced chicken thighs along with any remaining sauce into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the skin is crispy and caramelized.
Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute before serving. Enjoy your perfectly baked chicken thighs with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can remove the chicken from the baking dish and broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference or omit for a milder dish.
This recipe works great with boneless chicken thighs as well, just reduce baking time to about 25-30 minutes.
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.