Description

Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy honey dijon mustard garlic sauce. This easy 25-minute meal combines the richness of olive oil and garlic with the perfect balance of sweetness from honey and the sharp kick of stone ground dijon mustard, garnished with fresh green onions or parsley for a fresh finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasoning

1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 whole garlic cloves
3 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard

Garnish

Green onions or fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the skillet: In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, add half of the 2 tablespoons olive oil and the 3 whole garlic cloves. This will infuse the oil with a rich garlic aroma to flavor the chicken.
Cook the chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and nicely browned. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
Make the sauce: Add the remaining olive oil and 3 teaspoons minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes tender and fragrant. Then, stir in ¼ cup honey and 3 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard to create a sweet and tangy sauce.
Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the honey dijon garlic sauce. Heat for a couple of minutes more to let the flavors meld and the chicken to warm through.
Garnish and serve: Garnish the chicken with chopped green onions or fresh parsley before serving to add a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious meal.

Notes

A quick and easy 25-minute meal packed with amazing honey dijon garlic flavor.
The chicken turns out juicy and tender, coated in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Use fresh garlic and stone ground dijon mustard for best flavor.
Garnishing with green onions or parsley adds a fresh, vibrant touch.
Perfect as a weeknight dinner served with rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 342 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 277 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 162 mg