Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Mustard-Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

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Juicy chicken thighs wrapped in smoky bacon and brushed with a sweet and tangy mustard-honey glaze, baked until caramelized. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bacon strips, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 bacon strips
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs. Wrap each thigh with 1 strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks if needed.
Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon is starting to crisp.
Step 4: Brush the mustard-honey glaze generously over each chicken thigh. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite sides.