Orange Dijon Chicken Thighs

close up chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet

This Orange Dijon Chicken Thighs recipe is the perfect chicken recipe for the busy weeknights! It only requires 4 ingredients. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare and it serves 4-5 people.

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken thighs, chicken thighs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings people

Calories 230kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

Sauce

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons orange juice

Chicken

5 free range organic chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
Salt and pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425º F.
In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, honey, and orange juice.
Place the chicken thighs in a medium bowl and season them with salt and pepper.
Pour the orange-mustard mixture over the chicken thighs. Wrap the chicken bowl with a silicone wrap (I like to use this reusable silicone strech lids) or a plastic wrap. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes*.
Place the chicken thighs into a cast iron skillet* and cover the skillet with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for more 20 minutes or until it gets the internal temperature of 165˚F.
Serve the chicken thighs with rice or roasted veggies.

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Notes

You can marinate the chicken in the fridge overnight if you prefer.
My cast iron skillet is pre-seasoned, so I didn't need to add oil in there before adding the chicken. If your skillet is not a cast-iron skillet, please add a little bit of oil before adding the chicken.
If you do not have a cast-iron skillet, simply bake the chicken in a baking dish.
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To store: Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
To reheat: You can reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.
To freeze: You can freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

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