Honey mustard chicken is an American comfort food dish that combines influences from Southern cuisine with European glazing techniques. It became popular in the 1970s as an elegant alternative to the traditional Sunday roast chicken. Its balance between the sweetness of honey and the mild spiciness of mustard made it a favorite at family dinners throughout the country.
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Honey Mustard Chicken
American Honey Mustard Chicken: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- USA
- Main course
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 420 kcal
- Protein 34 g
- Fiber 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates 22 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 580 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Honey Mustard Chicken is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 45 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 30 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 bone-in chicken thighs of 250 g.
- Have ready: 4 tablespoons of flower honey.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat the oven to 190 C and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper…
Preheat the oven to 190 C and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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mix honey
Mix honey, mustards, garlic, thyme, lemon and paprika in a bowl until integrated.
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Heat oil in an oven-safe frying pan and brown the thighs for 3…
Heat oil in an oven-safe frying pan and brown the thighs for 3 minutes per side. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Pour the honey and mustard mixture over the chicken, covering well…
Pour the honey-mustard mixture over the chicken, covering each piece well.
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Transfer to the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
Transfer to the oven and cook for 25 minutes, basting every 8 minutes with the juices. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving so that the sauce thickens.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving so that the sauce thickens. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted vegetables
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted vegetables.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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