Description

This Sweet and Spicy Honey Mustard Chilli Chicken is a flavorful, oven-baked dish featuring tender chicken thighs smothered in a tangy honey mustard sauce with a kick of sweet chilli. Perfectly paired with steamed rice and green beans, it offers a balanced meal with a delightful combination of sweetness, heat, and savory notes.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs (use skin-on for crispy texture)
3 cloves Garlic (minced for maximum flavor infusion)

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Plain Flour (can use cornstarch as gluten-free substitute)
3 tablespoons Wholegrain Mustard (Dijon mustard can be used)
4 tablespoons Honey (maple syrup for vegan option)
200 ml Chicken Stock (low-sodium for healthier choice)
100 ml Organic Sweet Chilli Sauce (adjust based on heat preference)

For Serving

200 grams Green Beans (broccoli or asparagus are good substitutes)
2 cups Steamed Rice (quinoa is a healthy alternative)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) to prepare for baking the chicken.
Brown the Chicken: In an ovenproof pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and brown them for about 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan with the browned chicken and sauté for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing the garlic’s aroma.
Add Flour and Sauce Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and stir well to incorporate. Then whisk in the honey, wholegrain mustard, chicken stock, and sweet chilli sauce to create a smooth sauce coating the chicken.
Coat Chicken with Sauce: Return the browned chicken, ensuring it is well-coated in the flavorful sauce mixture.
Bake: Transfer the ovenproof pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender, absorbing the sauce flavors.
Serve: Remove from oven and serve the chicken with steamed rice and green beans alongside for a complete meal.

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor and color.
Adjust the amount of sweet chilli sauce to control the spice level according to your preference.
For a gluten-free variation, use cornstarch instead of plain flour.
Use maple syrup to make the sauce vegan-friendly when substituting for honey.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: honey mustard chicken, sweet chilli chicken, baked chicken thighs, honey mustard sauce, easy dinner recipe, oven baked chicken, spicy chicken recipe