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Roasted Chicken Thighs

This recipe, created by Everyday Food editor Lucinda Scala Quinn's oldest son, Calder, showcases juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a sauce that makes itself in the pan.

Adapted from "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan; 2009).
Everyday Food, March 2010
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Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper and marinate 1 hour (or up to a day).
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast chicken, skin side down, in an oiled roasting pan, 20 to 25 minutes; flip and roast 10 more minutes.
  3. Stir together grainy mustard and honey and season with salt and pepper. Brush glaze onto chicken and broil 5 minutes.

Cook's Note

Calder says, "Make sure you save all those delicious lemony, chickeny juices that collect in the pan."

Recipe Reviews

  • anitalatte
    27 Jan, 2013

    I think this is a great recipe. Easy and fun. Although I don't know how to use the marinade afterwards.

  • SharonBusbee
    21 Oct, 2012

    This was pretty bland. Maybe I didn't marinate long enough. Easy enough and I liked the crispy crust it came out with. But the meat was just blah. Next time will try leaving it overnight in marinade.

  • Karen Kn
    8 Oct, 2012

    Elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a family supper. I served it with rice, thickened the drippings, made some asparagus and salads. Easy dinner - and it will be come a favorite at my house.

  • Karen Kn
    8 Oct, 2012

    Elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a family supper. I served it with rice, thickened the drippings, made some asparagus and salads. Easy dinner - and it will be come a favorite at my house.

  • Karen Kn
    8 Oct, 2012

    Elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a family supper. I served it with rice, thickened the drippings, made some asparagus and salads. Easy dinner - and it will be come a favorite at my house.

  • cattfamily
    5 Sep, 2012

    I agree with homestar 100%, Easy, delicious, leveled flavors. Perfect for a dinner party. Presents well, juicy, and delicious. Will make again and again. Thank you for the recipe.

  • homestar
    10 Jul, 2012

    I made this last night and received fantastic comments. The broil at the end gives the chicken a wonderful charred flavor and the marinade plus the rub at the end impart different levels of flavor. We especially liked how moist and juicy it was while also being crisp on the outside. I'll consider this next time I need a fairly simple recipe for a dinner party. Served alongside rice and a fresh salad.

  • sstewart50
    2 Oct, 2011

    What is grainy mustard?

  • b6girl
    30 Sep, 2011

    This is a great recipe! Absolutely delicious and easy to make. I did not add the marinade to the baking dish, I just discarded. You get a lot of delicious juices and the oil/marinade comes out as it cooks.

  • smd1227
    30 Mar, 2010

    Powergal, I saved the marinade and added it to the pan with a little white wine, after removing the chicken, to make a glaze. It was delicious.

  • powergal
    4 Mar, 2010

    This recipe is unclear as to whether the marinade is to be included in the pan with the chicken or whether it is discarded once chicken is placed in the pan. Can someone please clarify?