Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs

SERVES 6

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 c.extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 c.low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 c.dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp.honey
• 2 tbsp.packed brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, dijon, honey, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to combine. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Remove chicken from marinade and place on a large baking sheet lined with foil. Discard leftover marinade. Bake until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°, about 20 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Switch oven to broil and broil until sauce on chicken starts to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.