Honey Mustard Chicken

Sticky honey mustard chicken with caramelized sweet and tangy glaze baked to perfection. Easy weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes with finger licking results.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 385

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Glaze

⅓ cup honey
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt for glaze
¼ teaspoon black pepper for glaze

Chicken

2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks bone in, skin on
1 teaspoon salt for chicken
½ teaspoon black pepper for chicken
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

Large baking sheet With parchment paper
Mixing bowls Medium size
Whisk For glaze
Basting brush For applying glaze
Instant-read thermometer For checking doneness

Method

Whisk honey, both mustards, olive oil, and vinegar in medium bowl until smooth. Add minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reserve half for basting.
Pat chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Marinate in half of glaze for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange chicken skin side up on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes.
Brush chicken with reserved glaze. Continue baking 15 to 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Brush with remaining glaze immediately. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.