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The perfect weeknight chicken dinner – Easy Juicy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe. Made with boneless skinless chicken thighs and baked in the oven and a great dipping sauce. 

Ready in 30-40 minutes.

One of my favorite boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes. Check out these Air fryer boneless chicken thighs or Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs, if you’d like to explore similar recipes.

Crispy, juicy, delicious Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe. In a baking dish with gravy from the sauce.

We eat a lot of chicken in my house.

I constantly need to experiment with new chicken recipes and I often use thighs.

Cooking with both bone in skin on and boneless skinless chicken thighs is fun and easy.

I usually prefer boneless skinless chicken thigh recipes, but if you decide to use bone-in thighs, you can still try this recipe.

Have thighs with the skin on?

Yes, these can be used. Just make sure you turn the oven on broil, for 1-2 minutes at the end of the cooking process to brown the skin of the chicken.

I’ve been into simple, healthier and quick to make dishes, that require minimal prep work and ingredients lately.

These Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are flavorful, juicy, smothered in delicious honey mustard sauce.

What ingredients do you need to make these oven baked chicken thighs?

  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • oil
  • Dijon mustard
  • honey
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • oregano (optional)
  • cayenne pepper (optional)

How to make this Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe? What kind of chicken thighs to use for cooking in the oven.

In this Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe I used boneless skinless chicken thighs.

They cook quickly and I prefer them to bone in chicken thighs.

They are also a better choice, when you are trying to cook for a small child.

I usually get organic boneless skinless chicken thighs at Costco.

The honey mustard sauce is made with Dijon mustard, honey, salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil.

Then bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes at 350F. It is so simple!

I’ve already shared with you a recipe for One Pan Sumac Chicken Thighs, that everyone seems to love!

Some other popular chicken recipes on my blog are this Honey Sriracha Chicken Quinoa Bowl and this One Pan Chicken And Rice.

My latest obsession are these low-carb and Keto Bacon Wrapped Chicken thighs, that are basically boneless skinless chicken thighs wrapped in bacon and baked in the oven.

The chicken released some juice and in combination with the honey mustard sauce makes delicious gravy.

Juicy quick and easy to make with a few ingredients, Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe. Cut chicken thigjs, to show how juicy it is.

The marinade (sauce) is also perfect for a dipping sauce.

This chicken recipe is perfect for lazy days.

You just have to make the sauce, combine it with the chicken and bake.

Great recipe for year round.

Can I use bone in chicken thighs in this oven baked chicken thigh recipe?

In this Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe you can swap bone in chicken thighs for boneless.

They will require extra 10-15 minutes cooking time.

Double the recipe, if you are cooking for a crowd.

It also reheats easily.

Is it possible to use skin on chicken thighs in this recipe?

Absolutely! I encourage you to use skin on chicken thighs.

I can rarely find these at my local grocery store, this is why I use Costco organic boneless skinless chicken thighs and they are pretty good.

If you use skin on chicken thighs, you may need to increase the cooking time with 5-10 minutes.

What if the thighs used are both with the skin on and bone in, just cook for 10-15 minutes more than the suggested time.

For skin on chicken thighs, to achieve a crispy, golden brown skin, you can broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, keeping a close eye on the thighs.

Will this recipe work with yellow mustard, instead of Dijon mustard?

I’ve been getting some questions about the type of mustard used in this baked chicken thigh recipe.

While I used and prefer using Dijon mustard, because of its amazing flavor, but I understand that some people can not handle the spiciness.

For that reason, you can use yellow mustard.

I have not tested the recipe with yellow mustard, but two of my readers have reported great results using it.

Can you omit the oregano in this recipe?

Since I posted this Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe almost a year ago, I have been getting some great feedback.

Most of my readers seem to find it easy and delicious and make it on a regular basis, but others have been having issues with the oregano listed in the ingredients.

If you don’t like oregano and feel that the flavor is overpowering, you can definitely leave it out. You can just substitute with dried parsley.

I can not have honey. Can I still make this Easy Juicy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe?

You can still make the recipe and use maple syrup or agave nectar in it. Keep in mind that flavor will be different.

How to refrigerate baked boneless skinless chicken thighs?

Make sure the cooked chicken thighs are cooled to room temperature.

Refrigerate with the sauce on an air tight container for up tp 3 days. Reheat in the oven, on the stove top or in the microwave.

How to freeze baked chicken thighs?

Cooked chicken thighs could be frozen for up to one month with the sauce.

This way you have a great freezer meal. Make sure they are in a freezer safe container or zip lock bag.

Defrost in the fridge and reheat on the stove top or try reheating frozen in the microwave.

These oven baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are budget friendly, too.

What to serve these honey mustard boneless skinless chicken things with?

Serve it with steamed veggies, rice, potatoes or a salad. Perfect for picky eaters.

Looking for more chicken breast recipes? I recently tried this Juicy Baked Chicken Breast :

The best way to bake chicken from Wholesome Yum and it tastes amazing!

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Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe

The perfect weeknight chicken dinner – Easy Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs Recipe.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients 

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/16 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano (Cayenne pepper, optional). 
  • Place chicken in a greased baking dish. Pour the sauce over it. Make sure it is evenly coated.
  • Bake chicken uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the internal temperature of the meat is 165F.
  • Take out of the oven and serve with rice, vegetables or potatoes.

Notes

Can you marinate the chicken in the honey mustard marinade first?
Yes, you can combine the chicken thighs with the honey mustard mixture and let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 6-8 hours in the fridge before baking.
What else can I add to the marinade, I don’t like oregano?
I’m a big fan of oregano and you can tell from my recipes. You can definitely skip the oregano and use thyme, rosemary, basil or any other seasoning of your choice. 
Some readers shared that they have added extra garlic to the marinate and liked the final result.
How long shall I cook these honey mustard chicken thighs in the oven for?
I’ve provided approximate cooking time of 30-40 minutes at 350 F.
Keep in mind that your thighs may take longer time to cook, depending on their size, the type of oven used, the type of baking dish used and any other differences.
Can I use bone-in chicken thighs?
Yes, bone-in chicken thighs can be used here. They may take slightly longer time to cook.
Is it necessary to sear the chicken thighs first, before baking?
While it is not necessary, you can definitely do so. This will lock in the moisture of the meat and create a more-intense flavor.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 215mg, Sodium: 670mg, Potassium: 588mg, Sugar: 17g, Vitamin A: 55IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 2.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
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122 Comments

  1. Made this tonight. My house smelled amazing! I didn’t have regular honey so I used honey from when I fermented garlic. So it was a little thinner with a slight garlicky flavor. Because it was thinner I used a little more than called for. My 16 yo picky-eater autistic son smiled and nodded his head in approval and practically licked his plate!! Definitely a recipe to keep on hand. 

  2. Delicious! Convinced my picky chef husband that boneless skinless chicken thighs CAN be tasty and moist! Delicious, well balanced sauce. Mustard not too forward. Did use a pinch more of cayenne. Served with baby spinach tossed in wok with oil and chopped garlic. Will go into our regular rotation. Thank you!

  3. I made these last night for my very picky family. Everyone enjoyed the chicken. It was very moist and flavorful. The leftovers will be my dinner tonight! My son asked about other sauce combinations as options. I welcome suggestions. 

    1. Hi Margaret,
      My kids like it with Barbecue sauce, some form of green sauce like pesto will be also nice.

  4. OMG!  This is a wonderful dish!!  I followed the recipe, maybe making it a bit saucier, but we inhaled it!  Will definitely make this a regular for my fam!  Thanks for sharing!