The One Glazed Chicken Thighs
Meet your new weeknight dinner hero: *The One Glazed Chicken Thighs*. Bursting with bold flavor, this easy and irresistible recipe combines golden, crispy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with a luscious honey glaze made from soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Sear the chicken to perfection, then bake it in a rich, sticky sauce that caramelizes beautifully as it cooks. With just 10 minutes of prep and a total cooking time of 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy nights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve these tender, juicy thighs with roasted vegetables, fluffy mashed potatoes, or steamed rice, and don’t forget to finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for that final touch of elegance. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and tang, this one-pan meal will quickly become your go-to glazed chicken recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season them evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken over and sear the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir the mixture well, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pan to deglaze it.
Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and spoon some of the glaze over the top.
Transfer the whole skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, basting the chicken with the glaze every 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve the glazed chicken thighs with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.4 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4356 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*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.
