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.
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!
Watch how I make this skillet Dijon Chicken Recipe
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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
- ā 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
- Ā¾ tsp sweet paprika
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- Ā½ 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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Another great meal! Even my picky son went back for seconds. No leftovers :-(! Love your recipes. Thank you again!
This is the easiest, most delicious baked chicken ever. I make it every week now and always make extra for the leftovers ?
The cayenne adds a little heat and depth of flavour so it is essential! I add red capsicum (sweet red peppers) along with the onions for extra veggies, extra colour, and texture.
It is so quick too! Loooove it.
Iām from east Africa our is very deferent but I love trying different recipes I donāt cook my kind of food what I cook is almost Mediterranean food your food since I come across your food I just click and choose what I like thank you ? very much for shearing your lovely ? delicious fresh food.
Thank you so much, Jamila! I am so happy to hear this!
This recipe is SO GOOD. I have made this dish several times and every time it comes out perfect. So much flavor and so easy to make. So glad I found this blog š
I am so happy to hear this!
Made this tonight, my family loved it!
That's great to hear!
This has become our new family favorite! I'm enjoying your recipes very much : )
So glad!
I made Garlic Dijon Chicken, Lebanese Rice and 3-ingredient Mediterranean Salad for dinner last night. It was delicious, healthy and one of our favorite meals. Thank you for this blog. Your recipes are always fantastic!
That's a great menu! Thanks so much, Cissi, for giving all these recipes a try. Glad they worked out well for you š
This sauce is incredibly tasty. I will put this on all kinds of things from now on. Its lovely on the chicken, but it could also be good on cauliflower, mushrooms, or pork or just about anything.
Yay! Awesome
This was the first recipe I tried. I was fantastic! This will definitely be a favorite. Very flavorful.
Rhonda, so so glad you liked it! Thank you!
Hello,
I was having friends over for dinner and prepared the sauce but now they have cancelled so I am marinading everything in a ziplock bag until tomorrow. I accidentally bought skin on thighs. Do you think that this will make much difference? Thank you!
It should work out fine if refrigerated until you are ready to use it. My apologies that I didn't see this question before. let us know how it worked out.
EVERYone loved this recipe. It really is fast and simple but tastes so elegant. Husband told me that "this was definitely a keeper". I don't remember him ever telling me that in almost 29 years of being married. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Made this as written with chicken breasts as the only substitution. It was a huge hit for the family. Hubby even commented on it several times before finally telling me that this was "definitely a keeper". Super easy to make too. Thank you!!
Glad t his one is a keeper for you, Lisa!
This was a big HIT for dinner last night! Easy and GREAT flavor. We will be having this often š Thank You!
This was excellent. Flavorful, tender, aromatic. I served it with your Lebanese Rice. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi Suzy, thank you for a scrumptious recipe. I was blown away with these amazing flavours! Would you have any tips for me to make it more saucier?
Thanks again!
Ceri
Outstanding recipe. Have prepared this Garlic Dijon Chicken meal a total of 3 times. Always get rave comments from the family. Definitely on our meal rotation. Well done. Highly recommend Chef Suzy.
Thank you, Jerry! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the kind comment.