Honey-Mustard Glazed Bourbon Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-21 · Updated 2026-07-21

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard bourbon sauce, seared and baked to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, bourbon, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
1/4 cup bourbon
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and brush the tops generously with half of the bourbon glaze. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 5: Remove the skillet from the oven, brush the chicken thighs with the remaining glaze, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the glaze caramelizes slightly.
Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.