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7) Honey Garlic Dijon Chicken Thighs (tangy twist)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 2–2.5 lb)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Whisk honey, Dijon, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and oil in a bowl.
  3. Heat oven-safe skillet over medium-high, sear thighs skin-side down 5–7 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip thighs, pour sauce over, then transfer skillet to 375°F oven for 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Spoon sauce over chicken once or twice while baking for stickier glaze.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish, and serve.