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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.
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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!
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 428 calories per serving.
Serve Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken With:
For a wholesome dinner, make the following dishes.
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Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 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, but keep the skin on. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper on both sides of the chicken.
- Heat up a skillet on medium heat and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until cooked. Discard the fatty oil from the chicken skin, but save the juice from the chicken. Set aside.
- Heat up a sauce pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and stir-fry the garlic until slightly browned. Add the honey, Dijon Mustard, water and salt. Stir to combine well.
- Transfer the sauce into the skillet, turn on the heat on the skillet and stir to make sure that the chicken is nicely coated with the Honey Dijon sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
This was so tender and deliciously flavored. This will be a family meal quite frequently in my house. I served with stir fried veggies and jasmine rice.
This recipe is definitely a keeper. My husband and I loved it and it was super quick and easy. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
Hi! I want to make this tonight, what level heat and how long on both sides to cook thoroughly?
You can use medium-high heat and cook the chicken on each side for 2 minutes or so. It all depends on how big your chicken is.
hi! its a 4 pack – net weight 1.43 lbs
Delicious! Everyone loved the tasty tenderness. I’ve made it twice.
Hi Molly, thanks for trying my honey dijon garlic chicken. All my recipes are very good, please try more: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
This was so tender and deliciously flavored. This will be a family meal quite frequently in my house. I served with stir fried veggies and jasmine rice.
Hi Joya, I am so glad to know that you love this honey dijon garlic chicken. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Sounds great! I’m excited to try. But how can i separate the fatty oil from the juice?? I’m a beginner cooker. Haha
This recipe is definitely a keeper. My husband and I loved it and it was super quick and easy. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us.
OMG, so good!
My husband who is a very picky eater said this is a keeper.
Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Hi Cindy, thanks for trying my honey dijon garlic chicken recipe.
How about the instant pot for this?
Yes you can do it with IP. Please check out Honey Mustard Chicken on Instant Pot and use the same method.
Can you use chicken breasts?
Yes.
Can this be done in an air fryer?