Description
Simple and flavorful mustard‑herb baked chicken thighs coated in yellow mustard, garlic, and herbs, baked until juicy and tender—perfect for an easy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
About 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 servings)
⅓ cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon fine salt (or 1 teaspoon kosher salt)
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and arrange in a baking dish. Spoon or brush mustard‑herb mixture evenly over each piece.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute boneless chicken breasts if preferred; reduce bake time to about 18 minutes to prevent drying.
- Bone‑in, skin‑on thighs can also be used; increase bake time slightly for doneness.
- If you’re out of dried herbs, use whichever pantry herbs you have or omit them for a simpler version.
- Dijon or spicy mustard can replace yellow mustard for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg