Sweet And Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken

This Honey Dijon Chicken is delicious and simple to make!

It is practically Spring, which means its practically summer, which means its almost time to get out the grill! Isn’t it crazy how time flies! Pretty soon I am going to be swapping all my slow cooker and soup recipes for grills, marinades and salads. In the meantime, however, I want to share my new favorite method of preparing chicken when it has a spice rub and a glaze but its too cold to grill, don’t have a grill, or you simply want to cook indoors. I discovered this method from Cooking Light and I cannot believe how easy it is. It might be old news to a lot of you, but it is old news worth getting giddy over. You simply rub chicken thighs with olive oil combined with your favorite spice rub and broil for 6 minutes on each side – that’s it! You can glaze the chicken with whatever you like half way through cooking and/or at the end of cooking. Dinner was never so easy. Giddy, no?

These Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs are deliciously easy!

QUICK: 12 minutes cook time! EASY: Rub the chicken, whisk the sauce together. Drool. SPICE RUBBED: Unlike other recipes, the chicken is spice rubbed for multi-dimensional flavor. VERSATILE: Use the spices/glaze on any cut of chicken, pork, fish or steak. CROWD PLEASER: The honey mustard glaze will have everyone licking their plates. MAKE IT YOUR OWN: Serve the chicken with your favorite sides or in salads, wraps, bowls, etc.

Dijon Chicken Recipe Ingredients

This sweet and spicy chicken is flavored with both a dry rub and a honey mustard sauce. Here’s everything you’ll need to make this Dijon mustard chicken:

Chicken thighs: Normally you can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but in this recipe thighs are a must! They remain tender and juicy after being broiled, whereas chicken breasts tend to dry out. Olive oil: You may use another neutral oil, if desired. Spices: The chicken rub is packed with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder. Honey: Sweetens the honey mustard chicken sauce. Mustard: I used a blend of Dijon and yellow mustards. Apple cider vinegar: You need some extra tang to balance out the honey mustard mixture. Lemon juice: Brightens up the sauce without making it taste lemony.

How to make Honey Glazed Chicken

That’s it for easy peasy and so delish Honey Dijon Glazed Chicken! The chicken alone is tender, juicy and packed with flavor. The Honey Dijon Sauce is sweet and tangy and intoxicating delicious. Together, they will blow your mind.

Prepping Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs in advance

This sweet and spicy chicken comes together so quickly that there’s really no need to prep anything in advance. However, if you’re looking to save a few minutes later on you can prep the following:

Spice rub: Measure out the spices and store in a plastic baggie or a glass container. Honey mustard sauce: Whisk together the sauce and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. You may need to give it a stir before using in the recipe later on.

Tips for making Honey Mustard Chicken

A word about this cooking method – it is important that you use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Not only are chicken thighs more flavorful, but most importantly, they will remain tender and juicy after cooking at such a a high temperature whereas chicken breasts will dry out. You will want to trim your chicken thighs of excess fat before smothering in the rub. I like to use my kitchen shears to make this super quick. If you don’t like spice at all, you can can completely omit the chipotle chili powder but I don’t find ½ teaspoon very spicy and would still consider it family friendly. If you love spicy, you can increase the chipotle chili powder to 1 teaspoon.

Dijon Chicken Recipe variations

Use different mustard(s). The easiest way to switch up the flavor of this spicy honey chicken is to use a mix of different mustards. I always combine mustards because I find that using just one type doesn’t create a deep enough flavor. Use your favorite chicken rub. I LOVE the spice rub used on this honey Dijon chicken, but you can try experimenting with a store-bought spice blend as well. Make it spicy. Amp up the chipotle chili powder in the honey mustard chicken sauce to make it a spicy-sweet dish.

What to serve with Honey Mustard Chicken

This sweet and spicy chicken pairs perfectly with just about any side! Here are some recipes you can make to round out your meal:

Veggies: Parmesan Asparagus, Baked Parmesan Fingerling Potato Fries, Hasselback Sweet Potatoes, Corn Casserole, Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Roasted Broccoli. Salads: Apple Salad, Berry Salad, Broccoli Salad, Corn Salad, Classic Fruit Salad, Wedge Salad. Bread: Cheesy Pesto Bread, Dinner Rolls, Garlic Bread, Homemade Hawaiian Sweet Rolls.

How to store glazed Mustard Chicken Thighs

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll last up to 5 days.

CAN I FREEZE DIJON MUSTARD CHICKEN?

Cook as instructed and then let the chicken cool completely before sealing in a freezer bag. Frozen chicken will last up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight.

How to reheat Honey Dijon Chicken

Microwave: Be careful when reheating chicken in the microwave as it can easily become rubbery. Reheat for 30-second intervals until warm. Stove: Warm the Dijon mustard chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat.

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