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!
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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
- ⅓ 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
- ¾ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ 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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I made this for my Husband. He loved it. He is a great cook himself and asked me where I got this recipe from.
Yay! I'm so glad you both enjoyed it!
You are awesome!
Awww! Thanks, Mike!
Made this the other night for my fiancé and I. We both loved it and had it with your delicious Israeli couscous salad! Thank you Suzy 🙂
My pleasure, Alexandra! Sounds like a wonderful meal!
This may very well be the best chicken I've ever made in my life! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Wow! What a compliment!! Thank you so much!
Amazing! One of our favorites.
Thanks, Haley!
Is there any reason why I couldn't marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking?
I don't see why not! 🙂
Excellent flavor. Simple and easy preparation. I used chicken drumsticks bone in but skinless. Served with Lebanese rice and pickled beets. We loved it. Definitely will prepare it again. Thanks for the recipe
Sounds like an amazing dinner! Thank you for sharing, Gigi!
Hi Suzy, I made this recipe last night and also made the Balela salad to go with it. What an excellent combination. The depth of all the flavors were wonderful. My husband said to make this a frequent meal at our house. I make my own dijon mustard and I think it really added to the taste of the chicken. I love that you make suggestions for sides to your main recipes.
Thanks so much, Kathy!
My extremely picky 14-year-old enjoyed this recipe and agreed that I should keep it in the rotation ?
That's great to hear! Thanks, Tammy!
I have made this recipe twice so far. Once it was paired with Greek Lemon Rice and the second time with Lebanese Rice and 3 ingredient salad. My family loved it , even my husband , who can be a picky eater came back for more. These recipes are keepers
So wonderful to hear, Pat! Thank you.
Hey Suzy - should I preheat the skillet on the stove top before transferring to the oven or, add ingredients to it at room temp and put directly in? I'm new at this and noticed that most recipes require a preheated cast iron skillet - please advise!
Hi Stuart, in this recipe we simply bake the chicken in the skillet. There is a video tutorial just above the actual recipe box.
Could the Dijon be replaced by Pommery Mustard? Any idea on the flavor change?
Hey Billy,
We haven't tried Pommery mustard in this recipe. If you do end up trying it, I'd love to hear!
Made this and it was amazing! Love all your recipes. Served it the the Greek potatoes. And some steamed broccoli. Thanks for all the yummy things you post!!
So glad to hear it, Yvette!
I made this tonight and will be making it again. It is delicious and so easy! I am on a strict, low sodium diet so I am always looking for recipes with good flavors so I can leave out the salt. This worked great. We didn't miss the salt at all.
Perfect! Thanks, Janet!
I made this recipe tonight Wow, was so delicious, moist and flavorful!!!! My husband said this is definitely a keeper.
Awesome, Lori! Thank you
Easy, simple and delicious. My hubby loves this recipe!
So happy to hear it, Francine!
This chicken recipe is so good, the chicken is very tender and tasty. Will definitely cook again