herbed chicken thighs with honey mustard glaze
Glazing meats is a two-step process. First, the meat is seasoned and essentially cooked through. Second, the meat is basted with a glaze and heated quickly, just before serving. This Herbed Chicken with Honey Mustard has a wonderful balance of flavors and is not too sweet. The use of the two mustards adds depth of flavor as well as an attractive look from the whole grain mustard. I would serve this dish for my finest occasions as I think it rivals duck, Cornish hen, or any other poultry dish... with a lot less effort. I love these chicken thighs.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Thanks to a compound butter, these herbed chicken thighs with honey mustard glaze are extremely flavorful. What's stuffed under the skin soaks into he chicken thighs, making them tender and juicy. The butter smeared on top helps to crisp the skin. When partially baked, they're brushed with a glaze made from Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and honey. The glaze also infuses into the meat. These flavorful chicken thighs are savory, sweet, and a little tangy.
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4-5 pounds chicken thighs (12)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mustard, whole grain
- 3 tablespoons honey
How To Make herbed chicken thighs with honey mustard glaze
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure 5 1/2 Tbsp of the unsalted butter (softened). Reserve the other 1 1/2 Tbsps for later. Add all the seasonings to the 5 1/2 Tbsps butter. -
Step 2Mix well to form a compound butter.
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Step 3Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish in a single layer. Pull back the skin and place a bit of the herbed butter on each piece, using all the butter. Replace skin to cover.
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Step 4Slather the reserved butter over the tops of the chicken thighs.
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Step 5Bake uncovered in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Step 6Remove from oven. Turn the oven temperature up to 425 degrees.
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Step 7While the oven is increasing in temperature, make a glaze by mixing the Dijon and the whole grain mustard with the honey in a small bowl.
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Step 8Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking tray that is lined with non-stick foil. Brush the glaze on top of the chicken pieces, using all of the glaze.
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Step 9Bake the glazed chicken in the 425-degree oven on the top rack for 15 minutes.
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Step 10Serve with a simple potato and vegetable.
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