Looking for a delicious, satisfying weeknight dinner? Try this recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs! It's an easy, family-friendly dinner recipe you can make in under an hour.
Every two or three months, I shop at Costco to plan a whole month's worth of meals. Chicken thighs are always on the list.
I am constantly searching for new ways to liven up this dinner table staple. We love using chicken thighs in Air Fryer Paprika Chicken, Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken, and one of our faves: Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken.
These Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs and Basil are also a longtime fave!
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🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
This is a fantastic weeknight dinner recipe for busy families on the go.
- The recipe requires little prep time - just chopping the garlic and onions and seasoning the chicken thighs.
- Most of the cook time is hands off while the chicken cooks in the oven.
- The combination of tangy mustard, sweet honey, and bright basil is a tasty, well-balanced flavor combo!
✅ Step-by-step instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the stone ground mustard, dijon mustard, honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet (such as a cast iron skillet) over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onions are soft and almost translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 additional minutes.
- Add chicken to the pan and brown the chicken on all sides for about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn chicken so the skin side is up, then pour the mustard mixture over the chicken to coat well.
- Sprinkle basil leaves on and around the chicken.
- Cover chicken with foil and bake at 375°F degrees for 40-45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through. Halfway through, baste chicken with the mustard sauce.
Recipe FAQs
Chicken is fully cooked when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken meat reads 165°F degrees.
This cast iron skillet chicken recipe is also delicious with rosemary or thyme.
🍽 Serving ideas
While the chicken is in the oven, you can make your side dishes.
I usually serve this with Instant Pot Garlic Rice or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. It's also delicious with Green Beans, Bacon, and Shallots, Mushroom Marsala, Air Fryer Broccoli, or Garlic Rosemary Roasted Carrots.
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Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Basil
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup stone ground mustard
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced yello onion
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- small handful of basil leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the stone ground mustard, dijon mustard, honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet such as a cast-iron skillet.
- Add onions and saute for about 3 minutes, until the onions are soft and almost translucent. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 additional minutes.
- Add chicken to the pan and brown the chicken on all sides for about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn chicken so the skin side is up, then pour the mustard mixture over the chicken to coat well.
- Sprinkle basil leaves on and around the chicken.
- Cover chicken with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through. Halfway through, baste chicken with the mustard sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
Nicole says
Made this tonight and it was a hit with everyone! So rare in my house that everyone likes a recipe. Easy and delicious. Thanks Marlynn. This one is going into the rotation.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I am so glad to hear that, Nicole! Thanks for letting me know!
Shahin Huneke says
We made this tonight! Super moist and yummy. We served it with Kale chips. Thanks for the recipe!!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Shahin!
kelsey says
this looks absolutely yum! especially for this cozy weather we're having
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Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks, Kelsey!
Create/Enjoy says
This sounds totally delicious and perfectly simple. I do a paleo honey mustard chicken drumstick recipe in the slow cooker sometimes but I'd like to vary it up a little. This one would be perfect in the dutch oven!!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I have made this in a slow cooker and it is just as delicious!
Erin says
I never would have put that combination together but it sounds great! Especially since I don't usually eat red meat, it's nice having more options for chicken so it doesn't get boring like you were saying.
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
I thought it might be a weird combo, but it totally works! :)
Jules says
I luv honey mustard! This combination sounds delicious and simple to make on a busy weeknight, I will definitely be cooking this sometime this week! :)
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks Jules! If you do make it, let me know how it goes! It is definitely a dish that can be easily adapted to your taste.
Renée says
I love how simple and yet elegant this recipe is. I've never put honey-mustard and basil together, but imagining the combination just now made my mouth water. Sounds like Tuesday night dinner, for sure!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Let me know if you do make it, Renee!
Bonnie says
Honey mustard and basil sounds like a salad dressing I need to bust out too! Sounds delicious!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Thanks, Bonnie!