Crispy Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
A simple and flavorful sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30g) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (20g) whole grain mustard (optional but recommended)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs if needed and pat dry with paper towels.
- Lightly oil the sheet pan or line with parchment paper. If using a wire rack, set it on the pan and brush with oil.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the sheet pan or rack, spacing them at least an inch apart.
- Brush the glaze generously over each chicken thigh, coating under the skin edges if possible.
- Let the chicken marinate for 10-15 minutes if time allows.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Around the 20-minute mark, baste the chicken with any glaze drippings.
- Check for doneness: internal temperature should be 165°F (74°C) and skin golden and crisp. Broil for 1-2 minutes if needed, watching carefully.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken skin dry before glazing for best crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to keep skin crispy. Tent with foil if glaze browns too quickly. Let chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy. Marinate for 10-15 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 chicken thighs
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 79
- Sodium: 400600
- Fat: 2225
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 810
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2830
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