5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs
by Katie Webster
May 8, 2020 (updated 6/30/20) Jump To Recipe
These 5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs are so flavorful and easy to make, they will be one of those recipes that will be your new healthy basics. Just mix the ingredients together and bake them on a sheet pan and you have dinner ready just like that!
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I originally shared this post on Jan 6th, 2015. I have updated the images and some of the text today.
Creating This Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipe
No matter what life throws at us, I wanted to make sure you knew I got your back when it comes to getting dinner on the table. So amidst all the noise and chaos, if you’re struggling with “what’s for dinner?” I am here to say: This healthy chicken thigh recipe is what’s for dinner!
I know some of you tell me that you make the same five recipes every week. It makes meal planning and shopping so much easier, and when you know the recipes, you can be sure what the whole family will like. I totally get that!
But the same five recipes can get pretty boring. Right? Right.
So I am guessing you are pretty psyched to see a 5-ingredient recipe showing it’s pretty face around here today. You may even be thinking it could be a contender. Maybe, just maybe it will become one of those family pleasing dinner staples. I hope so.
I loved the fact that this honey mustard chicken thigh recipe makes 6 thighs, enough for the four of us for dinner, plus two thighs left over for our lunches too. Jase and I eat salad with protein for lunch a lot, so these honey mustard chicken thighs were perfect for that.
How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
One of the best parts about this easy chicken recipe (besides the fact that it uses just 5 simple ingredients) is that you don’t have to let the chicken thighs marinate for a long time to get that amazing honey mustard flavor. Just whisk together the marinade, coat the chicken in it, and bake! Here’s exactly how I made these honey mustard chicken thighs:
Make the honey mustard sauce
The healthy honey mustard marinade is a simple combination of mustard, honey, fresh thyme, and salt. I used brown deli mustard to really amp up the mustard flavor, but feel free to use whatever is in your pantry.
Coat the chicken
Fully coat the chicken thighs in the honey mustard sauce, making sure to get it into all the crevices (you may need to use your hands to really work it in!).
How Long To Roast Boneless Chicken Thighs at 375
- After the chicken thighs are fully coated in the honey mustard, arrange them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet (the parchment paper makes for easier cleanup).
- Roast the honey mustard chicken thighs for 30 to 40 minutes. I use a digital instant read thermometer to check that they’ve reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
- To make sure they stay juicy once they come out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Steps To Make This Recipe
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- 1. Combine mustard, honey, thyme and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine
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- 2. Add boneless chicken thighs and turn to coat in the honey mustard mixture.
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- 3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
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- 4. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and roast 30 to 40 minutes.
Can You Make This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe Ahead?
- Yes! You have two options. You can mix the chicken with the honey mustard mixture up to 1 day ahead and then bake them.
- Or they reheat really well. You can do so in the microwave, until they are steaming hot. Or you can set them in a pyrex baking dish and cover them with foil. Then just bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until they are steaming hot.
What To Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
What To Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs- The honey mustard is a classic mellow flavor that pairs well with so many recipes. I like them with Caesar Salad made with my Egg Free Caesar Dressing. I have been making Homemade croutons with my day (or two) old sourdough bread.
- Right now Swiss chard is in season, and we are loving this Simple Sauteed Swiss Chard.
- My girls love green beans a lot, and this Simple Skillet Green Beans recipe is always a hit. I love the way the garlic tastes paired with the honey mustard!
- This Farro Salad would make it a yummy and hearty meal too. Bonus: it also makes great leftovers for lunches!
- If you’re up for a little baking, these Dairy-free Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are amazing!
More Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes:
If you have bone-in chicken thighs, this recipe Yogurt Curry Chicken Thighs is a great one!
This is always a fan favorite. Check out the reviews for this Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Though it’s not the prettiest, this Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Sheet Pan Dinner is sure tasty!
If you love basic recipes, then you’ll have to check out my Simple Italian Balsamic Sheet Pan Chicken.
This summer, you’ll totally want to try this Healthy Barbecue Chicken with Maple Chipotle Sauce
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Happy Cooking!
~Katie
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5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 thighs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These 5-ingredient honey mustard chicken thighs are so flavorful and easy to make, they will be one of those recipes that will be your new healthy basics. Just mix the ingredients together and bake them on a sheet pan and you have dinner ready just like that!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons brown deli mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 2 pounds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk honey, mustard, thyme and salt in a medium bowl. Add chicken thighs and turn to coat. Arrange chicken on the parchment-lined baking sheet, tucking them into neat thigh shapes.
- Roast chicken until cooked through and browned in spots, 30 to 40 minutes *See note. Let rest 4 to 6 minutes before serving.
Notes
- I use a digital instant read thermometer to check that they’ve reached an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F.
To Make Ahead
- You can mix the chicken with the honey mustard mixture up to 1 day ahead and then bake them.
- Or they reheat really well. You can do so in the microwave, until they are steaming hot. Or you can set them in a pyrex baking dish and cover them with foil. Then just bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until they are steaming hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 685 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
Very Good! Used Grey Poupon course mustard and it was excellent. Chicken nice and juicy.
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Can I just say how easy it is to make this! And how delicious the chicken is! I love how Katie makes recipes do easy to follow. Yum
I like cooking with boneless skinless chicken thighs, but was looking for a new variation. I decided to try this honey mustard chicken even though my husband doesn’t usually like mustard marinades. But even he liked it! The higher proportion of honey smooths out the mustard so it doesn’t overpower it. And I love that you can just toss all the ingredients together and not marinade for hours. I’m adding this recipe into the rotation. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Love this! Thank you for reporting back. I made these this week too and my family cleaned their plates. Have a great rest of your week Jen!
Hi, Can i use with bone in chicken thigh for this 5 ingredient recipe?
Sorry and 3 more question is if i can keep it in the fridge and eat the next day? How do I reheat? Can I use foil and while i use foil do I have to brush olive oil on it before i place the chicken over?
You can but they will need to roast for longer. The honey may brown a bit more, but it should be fine. Do you have an instant read thermometer? If so you can use that to know if they are cooked through to the bone. I think it would take around 45 mins. Yes you can use foil, but know that it is reactive and the mustard may react with the foil and break it down. I would spray it to be safe or your method to brush with oil would be fine. You can definitely reheat leftovers. Just make sure they are cooked through and then cooled and refrigerated.
Easy and delicious. Used dry thyme and it was still great. thanks!
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That’s awesome Joan! Thank you for the review and rating!
Good stuff!
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Thanks Ed. So glad that you liked the chicken!
Can an air fryer be used for this recipe the honey mustard chicken thighs
I think that would work. They may get a little dark because of the honey, but I don’t think they would burn. I would do it in batches so you don’t overcrowd the basket. Try them at 350 for 20 minutes to start and see if they are cooked through.
Hello can I eat fryer be used for this recipe the honey mustard chicken thighs
My picky wife and daughter both LOVED this chicken!!!!
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That’s great news! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave your rating and review. It’s appreciated Ed.
Made this tonight and it was so good! Marinaded the chicken all day and it was so flavorful! Definitely adding to my weekly rotation! Thanks for such an easy, tasty recipe!
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Can I use Dijon mustard instead?
You can for sure. It will be a bit more spicy though. You could always use a little less if you’re worried about it being too spicy.