Description
This Crispy Honey Dijon Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked to golden perfection, smothered in a flavorful honey Dijon sauce with garlic and Italian seasoning. The chicken is seared on the stovetop for a crispy skin and then oven-baked in a savory sauce, creating a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 (10 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 dashes Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and adjust the oven rack to the middle position to ensure even cooking of the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance the flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Deglaze the skillet by adding the white wine and Dijon mustard, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce while loosening browned bits from the pan. Stir in the chicken broth, minced garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, butter, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce combine thoroughly.
- Bake Chicken: Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up, spoon some sauce over them, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and soak in the flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs provide the best flavor and juiciness for this recipe.
- Using a skillet-safe for oven use (such as cast iron) works best for transferring from stovetop to oven.
- You can substitute white wine with chicken broth or apple cider vinegar if preferred.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to complement the sauce.
