Texas Smoked Chicken & Honey Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs glazed with smoky honey and mustard, baked to tender perfection with a hint of citrus. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, honey, Dijon mustard 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish, then brush generously with honey-mustard mixture until fully coated.
  4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then baste with remaining glaze and bake 10 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are caramelized.

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