Glazed Missouri Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared and finished with a glossy honey mustard glaze reflecting Missouri’s agricultural roots. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 3 pounds) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes until the meat is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Whisk together 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, then pour the mixture into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the honey mustard glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to meld flavors before serving.