Honey Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce. 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 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tbsp honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp, then flip and cook an additional 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 4 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 4: Pour the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken thighs, sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.