Honey mustard chicken thighs are a delicious and easy main dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

Chicken – 5-6 chicken thighs about 1 1/2 lb. fat removed – 2-3 cloves garlic minced or use 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder – 1 tablespoon thyme fresh thyme, finely chopped or use 1 teaspoon of dried thyme – salt & pepper to taste – 1 tablespoon olive oil more if needed or if cooking in batches Sauce – 1 tablespoon cornstarch – 3/4 cup pineapple juice – 1/4 cup water – 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard – 2 1/2 tablespoons honey

4 servings

30 mins

Step 1

– Sprinkle chicken thighs on both sides with garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Preheat oil in the non-stick skillet over medium/low heat and add chicken thighs.

Step 2

– Cook until chicken is cooked thru about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked thru and no longer pink inside, and meat thermometer is showing at least 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 3

– Using a bowl combine cornstarch with pineapple and water. Whisk. Stir in mustard and honey. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle boil. Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Step 4

– Pour the sauce over sliced chicken and serve it with rice and sliced bell pepper. Garnish with greens like fresh thyme or parsley. Enjoy!