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Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken – super delicious skillet chicken with amazing honey Dijon garlic sauce. So easy as dinner is done in 15 mins!
Chicken is the most popular meat in my family; I am sure it is for most people. There is nothing not to like about chicken…it’s the most friendly ingredient that everyone just can’t get enough of.
I know I can’t do without chicken. In fact, my entire protein intake is mostly chicken and seafood and I love it.
This recipe is inspired by Rock Recipes. I wanted to use up the Dijon mustard and also heads of garlic that were sprouting in my pantry.
Sometimes when you are hungry or just want a super quick meal, skillet cooking is the best way to have healthy homemade meals in a jiffy.
I am usually not a big fan of mustard as it might be overpowering. In this honey dijon garlic chicken recipe, I made sure that I used a moderate amount.
The key is to have the perfect balance of sweetness (from the honey) and the slight heat and nuance from the mustard. Lots of garlic is always a plus for most dishes and there is no exception in this garlicky, aromatic, moist, and absolutely delicious chicken dish.
For the chicken, you can use chicken breasts or thighs. I had a ton of Costco chicken thighs in my fridge so I opted for thighs. Similar to the creamy garlic chicken, Vietnamese caramel chicken, chili lime chicken and Chipotle lime chicken, I deboned the chicken thighs so my 4-year old could easily eat them.
Trust me, it’s the best way to eat chicken thighs, deboned and skin-on. This recipe is an absolute must-try, enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is only 428 calories per serving.
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Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) chicken thighs, deboned and skin on
- 1 pinch salt
- black pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs while keeping the skin on. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until fully cooked. Discard the excess fat from the chicken skin, but save the juices from the chicken. Set aside.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and stir-fry the garlic until slightly browned. Add the honey, Dijon mustard, water, and salt, and stir to combine well.
- Transfer the sauce to the skillet, turn on the heat, and stir to ensure the chicken is nicely coated with the Honey Dijon sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
this was SO good. my partner is very picky so it’s hard trying to come up with new ideas! he LOVED the chicken too. i’ve never rated a recipe, but i had to this time. best chicken i’ve ever had.
Thank you for your kind comment, Melissa. I am glad you like the recipe.