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    Home » Entrées/Main Dishes » Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric

    Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric

    Published: Feb 22, 2015 · Modified: May 4, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 15 Comments

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    This Paleo Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric dish makes crispy chicken with a creamy, spicy honey-mustard sauce. It's an easy one-pan chicken dish, baked to perfection in the oven.

    6 crispy baked chicken thighs on a round white platter.

    Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, this Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric is blanketed with a creamy-dreamy, sweet 'n spicy honey-mustard sauce. I swear I could eat this every day. (Well, maybe every other day, so I could have my Easy Baked Lemon Chicken on alternate days).

    This recipe has the added benefit of turmeric.  Besides adding flavour and colour to the chicken, turmeric has other anti-inflammatory properties that may help in preventing disease, so I'm often looking for ways to include more of it in my diet.

    Ready to make this easy, one-pan chicken dish? Here's what you'll need.

    Chicken thighs on a round platter

    🛒Ingredients for Honey-Mustard Chicken with Turmeric

    chicken thighs:  bone-in, skin on. I used to shun any chicken that wasn't a boneless, skinless breast, convinced that the higher fat content would put me into cardiac arrest. I've since learned that the difference in fat content is negligible, however. Thighs have so much more flavour and if you keep the skin on during cooking, the meat remains tender and juicy. Remember, you don't have to eat the skin!

    rub ingredients:  ground turmeric, dry mustard powder, oil, salt and pepper

    honey-mustard sauce:  whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, chicken stock, salt and pepper

    herbs:  chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

    ❓How to Sear Chicken

    Searing chicken parts has sometimes been an exercise in frustration for me, as that precious skin that I want to keep to protect the meat can get stuck to the bottom of the skillet. I read all about the chemistry behind chicken sticking to the pan, but if you'd like to avoid reading all that technical explanation, just follow these instructions.

    • Heat the skillet first. Empty. Watch it carefully. Don't go walking away to put on a load of laundry.
    • Now add the oil. Use your choice of oil, but choose one with high heat tolerance. The oil will heat up very quickly. You'll know it is ready when you see ripples.
    • Next, carefully add the chicken, give the skillet a little shake and then leave it alone for a few minutes. Don't go moving it around the pan or it will stick.
    • Once it is seared, it will release on its own. Shake the pan a little and it will slide easily if you give it a little nudge. Then you'll be able to pick it up with tongs and flip it over to sear the other side.

    You may find conflicting advice on using a cold pan/cold oil or a hot pan/cold oil, but this method is the one that works well for me.

    See? Nicely seared chicken.

    6 seared chicken thighs in a square white baking dish

    🥄 Next steps

    Now, spoon the honey-mustard sauce over the chicken. Bake in the oven for about half an hour. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Cook thighs to 175° F., a little higher than is recommended for other chicken parts.

    Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric.

    Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with some fresh herbs like chives or parsley and serve.

    👍🏼 Tip: Removing turmeric stains

    Turmeric stains! 

    Protect your clothing and avoid using plastic utensils. I find that if you do get it on plastic or on your countertops, rub it with a little oil first, then use your usual cleaning method to remove it.

    Enjoy this easy one-pan chicken dish!

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    Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric |www.flavourandsavour.com Creamy, spicy sauce on crispy chicken.

    Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric

    This Honey Mustard Chicken with Turmeric dish makes crispy chicken with a creamy, spicy honey-mustard sauce. It's baked to perfection in the oven.
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    Course: Entrée/Main
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 489kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 6 - 8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
    • oil for searing

    For the rub

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
    • salt and pepper

    For the honey-mustard sauce

    • 3 tablespoon whole grain mustard
    • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon chicken stock
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Pat chicken thighs dry.
    • Combine the rub ingredients and work well into the chicken thighs, covering all surfaces.
    • Whisk together the honey-mustard sauce ingredients and set aside.
    • Heat a large heavy-bottomed oven-proof skillet on stove. When heated, add oil to barely cover the surface. When it shimmers, add chicken thighs, skin side down. Sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then turn and sear on the other side for 3 minutes or so.
    • Drain excess oil, then pour honey-mustard sauce over all.
    • Place skillet in oven and bake for 30 minutes or until meat thermometer indicates an internal temperature of 175°F. Remove from oven and serve.

    Notes

    Turmeric will stain. Protect your clothing and avoid using plastic utensils. I find that if you do get it on plastic or on your countertops, rub it with a little oil first, then use your usual cleaning method to remove it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 424mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Dana

      August 30, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      I got this recipe from my Once a Month Meal app. I prepped it and can't wait to try it tomorrow night. My on question is... bake covered or uncovered?

      Can't wait to share my end result opinion but super easy to make!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 30, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        Hi Dana,
        Uncovered--enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Elise

      May 31, 2020 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      My go-to chicken recipe! Never get tired of it.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        May 31, 2020 at 2:30 pm

        Thanks for the 5 stars! We love this chicken dish, too.

        Reply
    3. Tabby

      January 22, 2019 at 1:18 am

      I made this last night and it was delicious, served it with brown rice and peas and we just loved it. First time I’d ever cooked chicken thighs before too, will definitely be repeating. Thank you for sharing x

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        January 22, 2019 at 7:36 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Tabby! It's a favourite in our home, too. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    4. Mr Anderson

      March 08, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this several times and enjoyed it. The only difference is that we cook boneless/skinless chicken thighs in a sous vide with the dry ingredients, then finish them in a skillet. We use the sauce on top after it is done browning in the skillet. A bit different but still a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 08, 2018 at 5:37 pm

        Your alternative sounds delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with the rest of us!

        Reply
    5. Bill

      January 14, 2017 at 7:30 am

      5 stars
      We made this last night but used thighs and legs. You can really do all parts of bird but cooking evening might be more difficult. Excellent flavor and we wish more sauce was available.

      One area we need to work on is the chicken browning since it caused lots of oil spattering. Either move outside to a twok or grill.

      Reply
    6. Dee

      February 26, 2016 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night and it turned out perfectly. So good!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 26, 2016 at 8:34 am

        I'm glad you liked it. I make this recipe a lot. It's one of our favourites. Thanks for commenting and giving it 5 stars!

        Reply
    7. Bochnia

      December 24, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      This was my first time making it so I used all the ingredients the recipe called for except I swapped the sugar for brown sugar. I put all the ingredients except the chicken into the saucepan and bought it to a boil and simmered it for about 10 mins. While i simmered the sauce, I browned the chicken in a frying pan. I then tossed the half cook chicken into the sauce and boiled away the remaining liquid until it made a rather thick glaze (about 30 mins). It was a delicious tender chicken. Thank you so much for introducing me to this recipe!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 27, 2015 at 8:31 am

        Thanks for sharing your method with the rest of us! I'm glad it turned out, and I appreciate your comment.

        Reply
    8. Amy-Lyn

      November 01, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      I make a honey-mustard chicken dish that has rosemary in it, but turmeric? I never would have thought to use it, but it sounds divine! I will be trying this out soon!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 01, 2015 at 8:49 pm

        Mmmm . . . I love rosemary! Great idea, Amy-Lyn. Hope you like this one with turmeric. It adds a kick of flavour and an appetizing colour too. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply

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