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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring crispy chicken thighs glazed with a tangy and sweet honey mustard sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 900g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and set the rack in the middle position.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove moisture from the skin.
  4. Brush or rub olive oil onto each chicken thigh, coating both sides lightly.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. If no wire rack is available, place directly on parchment paper-lined pan.
  6. Brush the honey mustard glaze generously over the skin of each thigh, reserving a little glaze for basting if desired.
  7. Place fresh thyme sprigs around the chicken (optional).
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Check at 20 minutes; if skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes while watching carefully to avoid burning. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Serve immediately, spooning any pan drippings over the chicken for extra flavor.

Notes

Pat chicken skin completely dry before roasting for best crispiness. Use a wire rack if possible to allow air circulation. Watch glaze carefully if broiling to avoid burning honey. Rest chicken after roasting to keep it juicy. For extra crispiness, flip chicken skin-side down halfway through roasting and glaze again.

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Keywords: honey mustard chicken, sheet pan chicken, crispy chicken thighs, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free

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