Charlie Brown’s Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce inspired by the cheerful spirit of Charlie Brown. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the thighs and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  6. Step 6: Brush the honey-mustard glaze generously over the chicken thighs and sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves on top.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

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