Description

This Sweet and Spicy Honey Mustard Chilli Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and fiery flavors. Tender chicken thighs are seared and baked in a luscious honey mustard and sweet chili sauce, served alongside nutritious steamed rice and green beans for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken

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

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 preferred)
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 Chicken: In an ovenproof pan, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the chicken thighs for about 4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add Flour and Liquids: Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to combine. Then whisk in the honey, wholegrain mustard, chicken stock, and sweet chili sauce to form a rich sauce.
Coat Chicken: Return the browned chicken to the pan, turning to coat thoroughly in the sauce ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
Bake: Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and the sauce is bubbling.
Prepare Sides: While chicken bakes, steam the green beans and cook the rice or quinoa as preferred.
Serve: Plate the honey mustard chilli chicken alongside the steamed rice and green beans. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added flavor and visual appeal.
You can substitute broccoli or asparagus for green beans if preferred.
For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of plain flour in the sauce.
Maple syrup can replace honey to make this dish vegan-friendly, along with using a plant-based chicken alternative.
Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred spice level.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion

Keywords: honey mustard chicken, sweet chili chicken, baked chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, spicy chicken, dinner recipe