Description
These Dijon Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. A tangy Dijon mustard marinade gives the chicken a rich, savory taste, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over chicken thighs.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, skin side up.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Dijon mixture for 1–2 hours before baking. Serve with roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Dijon chicken, baked chicken thighs, easy dinner, tangy chicken recipe
