Bourbon-Spiked Honey Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Juicy oven-baked chicken thighs glazed with a sticky honey mustard sauce enhanced with a splash of bourbon for depth and sweetness. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 (about 3 pounds) bone-in chicken thighs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp bourbon whiskey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin side down and sear 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup honey, 3 tbsp bourbon whiskey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Step 4: Pour the bourbon honey mustard glaze evenly over chicken thighs in the skillet. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze spooned on top.