Mustard-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Chicken thighs coated in a tangy mustard-thyme glaze, roasted until caramelized and tender. This American-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, keto), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh thyme
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
Step 2: Mix 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl. Spread evenly over chicken thighs.
Step 3: Place coated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and glaze is bubbly and golden brown.