5-Ingredient Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
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.
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Why We Love 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 its 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 a 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.
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
- 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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Print5-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
Good to know that works too! It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Wow great post.
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I am so glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by.
Love a 5-ingredient recipe! And honey mustard chicken is one of my favorites. Pinning for later!
I am so glad you like this and thanks for pinning! Have a great weekend Molly!
Our family loved it! Super simple to put together and so flavorful too!
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Hi Suzy, I am so happy to hear you liked it! Thank you!
This is so easy and tasty I’m going to make this all the time!
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That’s incredible! Yay. Thanks so much Donny!
This is an absolutely perfect weeknight dish! And honey mustard always makes me swoon!
I am so happy to hear you liked them Daniela!
Such a delicious dinner! It was a huge hit at my house!
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It was a huge hit at my house! Such a delicious dinner!
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Hi Toni. I am so glad everyone loved them! Yay!
These were so easy and perfect. So flavorful!
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Yay, I am pumped you liked them Jean! Thanks for the review!
Loved how easy this was to make! And it was so delicious!!
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That’s great Lindsay! Thank you!
I just made these for dinner and they are delicious! I can’t believe how simple they are to prepare. Thank you.
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I’m happy to hear you like them Lauren! Thanks!
My husband and I love this recipe. It’s quick, easy, low-sodium, high-flavor. Thank you Katie!
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Thank you Julie for saying so. This is actually on my list of recipes to refresh with new photos, because I love it too! Thank you so much for coming back to the blog to rate and review.
Want to make the honey mustard chicken thighs……how long do you think they would take in an air fryer?
Hi Jan! Did your Air Fryer come with a recipe book? If so, I would refer to that to get a sense of how long it will take. My guess is about 30 minutes, but I would start with checking the information with your machine. Please let me know if you try it and how it comes out!
These were delicious . And super easy to make!!! I used dry thyme because I didnt have fresh and still yummy
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Hi Jay,
I am so glad that you liked the recipe. Thanks so much for coming back to let me know that it went well. I appreciate it!
Delicious (and easy to make) salad! We had it last night and my family loved it.
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Hi Banazer. I am not sure which salad you’re referring to. Can you clarify?
Oooh the flavors in this chicken!!! So good!
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Thanks Suzy! I’m so glad you like the recipe!