Barbecue Chicken With Mustard Glaze Recipe

This 30-minute recipe delivers juicy, flavorful barbecue chicken thighs with a zesty mustard glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual weekend barbecue, this lightened-up version is bursting with flavor without weighing you down. Get ready for tender chicken, perfectly charred grill marks, and a tangy-sweet glaze that will have everyone asking for more!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 805.4 kcal
Protein 120g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Barbecue Chicken With Mustard Glaze

  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • Sherry Wine
  • Dijon Mustard
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Cooking Spray

How to Make Barbecue Chicken With Mustard Glaze

  1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon honey.
  3. Preheat a large grill pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
  5. Lightly coat the grill pan with cooking spray.
  6. Add chicken thighs to the preheated pan.
  7. Cook for 12 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken.
  8. Brush half of the ketchup mixture over the chicken.
  9. Cook for another 12 minutes.
  10. Flip the chicken again and brush with the remaining ketchup mixture.
  11. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh registers 165°F (74°C).
  12. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

75g

Carbs

5g