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Honey Mustard Chicken Overhead view of honey mustard chicken thigh glazed with a golden mustard seed sauce served on a light gray plate with a fresh grain and cucumber salad, almonds, and herbs, with a black fork on the side.

Honey Mustard Chicken

This quick and flavorful Honey Mustard Chicken will soon be your go-to weeknight dinner, with just a few pantry staples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 299.65
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness for even cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika adds a smoky flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder for depth of flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to season
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil for searing the chicken
  • ½ cup chicken broth helps to deglaze the skillet and create the sauce
  • 2 tablespoon stone ground or whole grain mustard adds tanginess and texture
  • 2 tablespoon honey sweetens the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter to finish the sauce with richness

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is preheating, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small dish. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
  2. Once the skillet is heated, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until well-browned and fully cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer for 5 minutes, allowing it to reduce by half.
  4. Stir in the mustard, honey, and butter, then continue to stir until everything is melted and fully combined.
  5. Return the chicken and any juices back to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes while spooning the honey mustard sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 299.65kcalCarbohydrates: 8.93gProtein: 38.28gFat: 10.7gSaturated Fat: 3.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.4gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 589mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 7.7gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 7mg

Notes

This simple yet delicious recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The honey mustard sauce adds just the right balance of sweetness and tang, making it a family favorite!

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