Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

These baked maple mustard chicken thighs are so delicious that you’ll be happy eating them!

Why Not Honey Mustard?

I am not against honey mustard.  In fact, I love honey mustard.  But I tend to use maple syrup instead of honey in most of my recipes.  I prefer it, not only because I like the taste more than I like honey but I also like that it pours better.

Easy pour means faster recipe.  Faster recipe means eating quicker!!  Eating quicker means happy Lainey!

I like happy Lainey.

Christopher likes happy Lainey.  So, all is good.

I like maple syrup so much that I put it in my decaf coffee every day.  Yum.

By the way, here are some other ways I use maple syrup:

• Brie Nestled in Puff Pastry
• Soy Maple Tofu
• Bena’s Apple Pancakes
• Baby Back Ribs

But that’s just to name a few.  Even more, I did a search on my site to see how many times I used maple syrup and it was a bunch.  But I don’t want to bore you with how many, but the above recipes are the highlights!

So, what is your favorite sweetener of choice?  Certainly leave me a comment because I love knowing these things!

Hot to make Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

The three mustards I used!  I focused on Gulden’s because it is my favorite of the mustards.  Also in the photo are the chicken, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic and my beloved maple syrup!

Preheat 350 degrees Fahrenheit

First, I preheat the oven, grab my baking dish, dribble some olive oil over the bottom, and dump the mushrooms in the dish.

Next, I put the chicken thighs on top of the mushrooms.  I bought bone-in thighs this time because it’s been a while since I’ve eaten them that way.

But I still prefer my boneless and skinless thighs though!

Sexy raw chicken thighs

Glurg.

I take out my 1/3 cup measuring cup and mix a combination of the three mustards to taste.  I use roughly equal parts, though I do use less of the Grey Poupon because it’s on the spicy side and I must coddle Christopher. Furthermore, mix the mustards however you prefer.  Or simply use one of them if you don’t care about combining the flavors.

So, I grab my stainless steel mixing bowl and add my mustard mixture, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 2 teaspoons garlic paste, 1 teaspoon tarragon and 1/4 teaspoon salt.  I also take my whisk and put it to work until all the ingredients are combined.

Next, I pour the maple mustard mixture on the chicken.

Finally, I pop the chicken in the oven for 55 minutes to an hour.

Ding!

Mmmm.  I make a salad and plate one of the thighs with a good dollop of maple mustard sauce and mushrooms.

Now, for a closer view of the maple mustard chicken thighs.

So, I hope you enjoy my Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe because it was super yummy!

And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

This chicken dish is lovely because it is saucy and loaded with mushrooms!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Poultry

Keyword: maple mustard chicken thighs

Servings: 5 Thighs

Calories: 368 kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 10 ounces portobello mushrooms sliced
• 5 chicken thighs with skin and bones

Maple Mustard Sauce

• 1/3 cup mixture of dijon Guldon's and French's mustard
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste or 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon tarragon dried
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Tools

Baking dish

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Instructions

Make it

1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Dribble olive oil in baking dish and add mushrooms
3. Lay chicken on top of mushrooms
4. In mixing bowl, add mustard, maple syrup, tarragon, garlic and salt
5. Whisk ingredients until combined
6. Pour mustard sauce on chicken
7. Bake for 55 - 60 minutes
8. Make a salad
9. Plate chicken, mushrooms and sauce
10. Eat
11. Smile
12. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Baked Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving (1 Thigh)

Calories 368 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 110mg 37%

Sodium 398mg 17%

Potassium 517mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 11g

Protein 20g 40%

Vitamin A 2.3%

Vitamin C 1.3%

Calcium 4.4%

Iron 7.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.