Description
This Honey Dijon Rosemary Baked Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tangy Dijon mustard, sweet honey, aromatic rosemary, and garlic creates a delicious glaze that coats tender chicken thighs, resulting in a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and place them in a baking dish.
- Coat the chicken: Spoon or brush the honey Dijon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Broil: For crispier skin, broil on high for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with chicken breasts or drumsticks; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
