Baked Chicken Thighs with Marmalade-Mustard Sauce

Baked Chicken Thighs with Marmalade-Mustard Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Succulent chicken thighs, baked to perfection in a vibrant marmalade-mustard glaze. A delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    72 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    461 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. (2 minutes)

03

Step

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Carefully brown the chicken thighs on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, to develop a rich color and flavor. Transfer the browned chicken thighs to an 8-inch square baking dish. (6 minutes)

05

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, bourbon, Dijon mustard, diced onion, and minced garlic until well combined. (3 minutes)

06

Step

Pour the marmalade-mustard sauce into the same skillet used for browning the chicken. Cook and whisk over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the bourbon to cook off and the sauce to thicken slightly. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Pour the luscious marmalade-mustard sauce evenly over the chicken thighs in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken thighs are no longer pink and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (30 minutes)

09

Step

Remove from the oven and let the chicken thighs rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish. (5 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the marmalade-mustard sauce for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) in the refrigerator before baking.
Adjust the amount of bourbon to your preference. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute with chicken broth or apple juice.
Serve over a bed of fluffy rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce. A side of steamed green beans or roasted asparagus complements the dish beautifully.

Cornell Lebsack

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Caterina Lakin

    I added a little bit of soy sauce to the sauce for extra umami. It was amazing!

  • Wellington Nitzsche

    The marmalade-mustard sauce is so good, I could eat it with a spoon!

  • Meghan Murray

    Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will be dry.

  • Holly Grimes

    I used skin-on chicken thighs and the skin got nice and crispy. So good!

  • Zelda Fadel

    I made this with bone-in thighs and it worked great, just needed to adjust the cooking time.

  • Cortney Carroll

    The bourbon really elevates the flavor of this dish. I'll definitely be making it again.

  • Garrick Windler

    I didn't have bourbon on hand so I used whiskey and it tasted great too!

  • Michael Reinger

    This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it!

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