Mustard Baked Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Mustard Baked Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of bold flavors and effortless cooking. Featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs coated in a mouthwatering mixture of Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, and smoked paprika, this dish delivers a savory-sweet balance with a touch of smokiness. Minced garlic infuses every bite with aromatic depth, while a golden, crispy skin adds the perfect texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a bake time of 40 minutes, it's an easy yet impressive option for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Keywords: mustard baked chicken, Dijon mustard chicken, easy baked chicken, savory weeknight dinner, honey-mustard chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Whole-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 sprigs Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a medium bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to ensure they crisp up in the oven. Place them into the prepared baking dish, skin side up.
Brush or spoon the mustard mixture generously over each chicken thigh, ensuring an even coating.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired and serve with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.2 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3730 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
