Juicy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herbs (Print version)

Bone-in chicken thighs seared until golden, brushed with a honey mustard herb sauce, then baked until juicy and glossy.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, 5-6 pieces

02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the honey mustard herb sauce

05 - 1/4 cup (85 g) honey

06 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

07 - 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

08 - 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced

09 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

11 - 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

13 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.

03 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and sear without moving for 6-8 minutes, until the skin is deep golden. Flip and sear for 2 minutes more.

04 - Pour off excess rendered fat from the skillet. Arrange the chicken skin-side up and brush with about half of the honey mustard sauce.

05 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce, raise the oven to 425°F, and bake 10-15 minutes more, until the thickest part of the thighs reaches at least 175°F.

06 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the pan sauce over the top and finish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Good to know:

01 - For tender chicken thighs, cook past the safe minimum and aim for about 175°F.

02 - Best served with rice, potatoes, noodles, or roasted vegetables.

03 - Leftovers keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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