Tender, juicy Baked Lemon Honey Mustard Chicken is an easy, inexpensive dinner that's packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time!
When it comes to getting dinner on the table, one of my biggest challenges is getting up the energy to make something after working, taking care of the kids, running errands, and doing whatever else needed to be done that day.
That's why I love prep ahead meals like this Baked Lemon Honey Mustard Chicken recipe. It only takes about couple minutes to prep the chicken, and then it just chills until you're ready to bake it.
So, even though there's longer baking time, it only takes about 5 minutes of hands-on prep, which is perfect for busy week nights.
And....most importantly, this baked lemon honey mustard chicken tastes great! It's tender and juicy and so full of flavor! Using bone-in chicken thighs also makes this dish very inexpensive. So, it's a total win-win meal!
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Baked Lemon Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 7-8 bone-in chicken thighs
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons . honey
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard
- Lemon
Instructions
- Combine ⅓ cup olive oil, fresh lemon juice, rosemary, and salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.
- Add chicken thighs, and turn to coat.
- Chill for 1-24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet.
- Add chicken to skillet, skin side down. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Turn skin side up, and continue baking for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 F.
- Remove chicken from oven, and brush with marinade.
- Slice lemon, and place a slice over each chicken thigh.
- Turn oven to broil, and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Adapted from Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys (affiliate link).
Sarah
Great recipe! The chicken was really good. Thanks!
Kate
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! =)
Anna
The thighs were so flavorful that I had to have a second one. 😍
Dianne
I'm making this for dinner tonight-the chicken is marinading now! I'm wondering about the last broil step. I noticed in your picture the lemons look bright and fresh, but if I place them on the chicken and then broil them, they'll brown atop the chicken. Is that what is intended? Or should I place the lemon on after the last 2-3 minute broil?
Kate
You can do it either way. The lemon slices are really just there as garnish, and you can broil them or add them after you've broiled the chicken if you want that fresher look.
Karen Rideout
Is there a place where it says the caloric intake of this recipe? I am loosely following Weight Watchers. Thanks!!!!!
Kate
I don't have a way to provide nutrition info on my recipes, but here is a link to the nutrition calculator that I use - https://www.caloriecount.com. Good luck with WW!! I have a few recipes that have points values if you're interested.
Kati @ Around the Plate
I love that this look delicious and doesn't require too many ingredients! <3
Kate
Thanks so much! =)
Muhit
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Kate
Thank you!