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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This is a great recipe, and as good the second day. Simple, straight forward and delicious.
I got something special out of it. Years ago, I had an excellent chicken with tarragon at a bistro in the old city in Nice, France. I've been trying to equal that recipe for twenty plus years. I have gotten the flavor right, but created really complex cookery to get there. I think that this recipe with a tarragon substitute will be that bistro recipe, but so much simpler. Now for the tarragon out in the garden to grow.
Ooo! I hope so! I love how food often connects us to special memories!
Very Good!! I paired it with Greek roasted potatoes....delish!! I would make it again as well as the potatoes. I like how all the recipes (so far, for me) feel light and not heavy. The recipes are well seasoned and you can make them without fault. The recipes are quick and easy and the instructions are well written.. I will be trying more recipes, for sure!! (Tonight is salmon, I'll leave a comment tomorrow. I am sure it will be fabulous, as the rest.
Thanks so much!
Jackie
Thank you so much, Jackie!
I don’t usually leave reviews but this was so dang delicious! We’re having it for dinner again tonight. Thank U for the recipe:)
Awesome! So glad to hear it, Verna. Thank you!
So delicious and easy! I used skinless, bone-in thighs as I find them to be much more flavorful, but otherwise made exactly as listed. Very much appreciate your talent for achieving just the right balance of flavors that put so many of your recipes into the five star category!
Norma, I also find skinless, bone-in thighs more flavorful, did you adjust the cooking time? If so, how? Thanks for replying.
Hi, Arlene. You will probably need to cook this a bit longer with the bone-in thighs :).
I’m dying to make this and our local groceries have major supply chain issues…I can’t get dried mint anywhere! How would I substitute fresh mint?
Thank you so much!!
Hi, Lindsey. There actually isn't any mint in this recipe.
Love - easy, very tasty and tender.
I could eat this dish so often and it would be a new experience everytime. Thanks, Suzy! Cheers!
Simplicity is beautiful. Love Dijon mustard though mostly go for the seeded variety.
Thanks, Aija!
I’m going to add artichoke hearts to this! I love me a good chicken recipe with chunky onion slices!
Sounds yummy!
The perfect easy meal to cook on the days you don't want to cook. Only had chicken breasts on hand and they were tender and full of flavor! I'm a fan!!
Thanks so much, Jane!
Awesome recipe - chicken was so tender and full of flavor - definitely will be making this one again!
Thanks, Donna!
Another hit recipe! It is delicious. I made it exactly as written. Bonus for being super easy to make.
Thank you, Adrianne!
Wondering what the green veggie is with the chicken in the photo.
Hello! That's just fresh parsley for garnish.
Can this be made with chicken breasts and if so, should I reduce the cooking time to say 15 minutes?
Hi, Janine! Yes, this can be made with chicken breasts. It's hard for me to advise on a specific time adjustment as all ovens vary. Just make sure they reach and internal temperature of 165 degrees F before serving.
Can you marinate this ahead of time and also can you put on grill?
Sure!
This has become the family's favorite chicken dish! Very simple to throw together, and it's finished in no time. Absolutely delicious! This is the dish that is asked for the most. Thank you for such an easy to put together as well as super delish dish!!