Busy cooks, say hello to another no-fuss, comforting, skillet chicken recipe: garlic Dijon chicken. Be sure to watch the video for how to make this Dijon Chicken and see my suggestions for what to serve along (below).
When in doubt, it’s boneless chicken thighs to the rescue! I always keep them on hand because they are so easy to work with. And, honestly, they’re kinda hard to mess up (they don’t dry up as easily as chicken breasts do.)There are so many ways to dress up the humble thighs turning them into glorious dinners from balsamic chicken to chicken couscous–and find many more ideas in our easy chicken thigh recipes round up.
This time, I made a simple sauce with fresh garlic, Dijon mustard and a few favorite spices. The Dijon chicken goes in my regularly-used cast iron skillet for a quick bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen smells like heaven!
What to serve with this Garlic Dijon Chicken
This garlic Dijon Chicken is quite a versatile dish that you can pair up with your favorite sides. I usually make this easy Lebanese rice and vermicelli or these Greek potatoes. OR, try these easy roasted veggies. And to brighten things up, add this loaded Balela salad or my lazy 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad.
And if you love this Dijon Chicken recipe, try this easy Baked Dijon Salmon next!
Important Tip for Garlic Dijon Chicken
One thing to remember, this garlic Dijon chicken bakes quickly, so it’s a good idea to prepare sides first.
For another quick and easy skillet chicken dinner, don’t miss my Mediterranean chicken with tomatoes and olives. 30 minutest, start to finish!
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Garlic Dijon Chicken Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: serves 8
Description
Easy, flavor-packed garlic Dijon chicken is the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (8 pieces)
- Salt
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into large pieces
For Garlic Dijon Sauce
- 1/3 cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp quality Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp quality honey
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Take chicken out of the fridge. Pat dry and season on both sides with salt. Set aside for a few minutes.
- Make the honey garlic Dijon sauce. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, spices, and salt. Mix.
- Add chicken to the honey garlic Dijon sauce. Coat each piece well with the sauce, then transfer chicken to a large lightly-oiled cast iron skillet (or baking sheet). Pour any Dijon sauce left in bowl on top. Add the onions.
- Bake in heated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken thighs are fully cooked through (internal temperature should register 165 degrees F)
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with Lebanese Rice and loaded Balela salad or this simple 3-ingredient Mediterranean salad (see additional suggestions above)
Notes
- Cooking Tip: This garlic Dijon chicken bakes quickly, so it’s a good idea to prepare sides first.
- Recommended for this Recipe: our Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil (from organically grown and processed Koroneiki olives). And from our all-natural and organic spice collections: ground coriander, and sweet Spanish paprika.
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- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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This looks great! How would you suggest modifying the time and oven temp for boneless skinless chicken breast?
Delicious! Made it twice in five days.
Yay! Thanks, Patty!
Hi there, this recipe sounds delicious. I have some hot honey at home and I’m curious to try the hot honey mixed with dijon mustard for the recipe to add some kick to it. What do you think?
Sounds interesting! If you give it a try, please stop back and let us know how it tasted!
It was delicious! My partner and I loved this dish and adding the hot honey was a nice touch too. We will definitely be making this again!
Made this for dinner and it was delicious. Served it with rice and roasted carrots.
Is it ok to marinate the chicken with the sauce to vacuum pack and freeze for plan ahead meal?
Sure, Jean! That should work just fine. Enjoy!
Forgot to thank you!! I’ve made this a dozen times and it is always delicious!
Is it ok to marinate the chicken with the sauce and leave in the fridge for a few hours first? Thank you
Sure, Kerry! That would work!