Name: Lemon honey mustard chicken thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons wholegrain mustard; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme and 6 sprigs; 2 lemons, zest and 1 tbsp juice; 6 chicken thighs, skin on; Parsley

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Juicy, zesty and sweet, these lemon honey mustard chicken thighs are an excellent weeknight dinner paired perfectly with a tasty salad.

Cooked lemon honey mustard chicken thighs scattered with parsley in an orange dish

I’m back and I bring chicken

After a little time away from the blog (ok a lot), I’m finally back and I couldn’t think of a better recipe to offer my apologies for disappearing with than this one. These lemon honey mustard chicken thighs have been on heavy rotation in my kitchen lately, and honestly? They deserve their moment in the spotlight.

10 minutes of prep, 35 minutes in the oven and you’ve got something that tastes like you tried a lot harder than you did. That’s my kind of weeknight dinner!

Uncooked lemon honey mustard chicken thighs scattered with thyme sprigs in a baking dish on a wooden board

So, what goes into this dish?

The marinade is where the zesty and sweet flavour lies. Wholegrain mustard brings a gentle heat and texture, honey adds just enough sweetness to balance it out and the lemon zest cuts through everything, lifting the flavours and making the dish feel light. Fresh thyme ties it all together and the combo of ingredients will make your kitchen smell incredible while it roasts.

Chicken thighs are the key here. Skin-on for maximum flavour and that gorgeous crisp caramelisation you can see in the photos. They’re also far more forgiving than chicken breast, which makes them perfect for a busy weeknight when you’re not hovering around the oven.

What should I pair these lemon honey mustard chicken thighs with?

To show how extra sorry I am, I’ve not only bought you one new recipe but two! Check out my butternut squash and goat’s cheese salad to accompany this dish. I created it to pair perfectly with these chicken thighs and is a combination I’ve been making on repeat.

Cooked lemon honey mustard chicken thighs plated with a salad

This is exactly the kind of recipe that embodies everything Something with Flavour is about. Maximum flavour, minimal faff and food that makes you feel good, packing a protein punch.

I’d love to hear how this dish turns out for you. Give it a try and let me know your thoughts by tagging me at @somethingwithflavour on Instagram.

Welcome back to my kitchen. I’ve missed this.