Elevate your next chicken dish with this cast iron skillet masterpiece
Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken recipe that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this mouthwatering delicious honey mustard chicken dish cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet This ultimate cast iron masterpiece recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F (191°C) and preheat your cast iron skillet on the stove. The lodge double handle 12-inches cast iron skillet makes the perfect pan for holding a whole spatchcock chicken. First, season the chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Follow-up with combining the olive oil, honey, mustards, garlic, thyme, dill, and red pepper flakes to make the marinade, in a separate bowl.
How to develop the best flavor in this delicious honey mustard chicken
Importantly, cooking the chicken requires a two-step process. First, the chicken is seared to golden perfection. Additionally, the marinade is smothered all over the seared chicken and it is then finished in the oven. Specifically, the two-step process locks in the salt and pepper flavor by searing it. Simply, finish cooking the delicious honey mustard chicken in a preheated oven. Hence the baking in the oven creates the delicious and beautifully glazed chicken.
Moreover, bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175°F to 185°F (79°C to 85°C) when tested near the thigh. Importantly, this two-step process truly lock in the flavors and juices. Plus, the flavor dives deep into the chicken because of the spatchcock (butterflied) chicken used. Slice and serve the chicken with your favorite vegetables or rice. Enjoy!
This honey mustard chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Specifically, the combination of sweet honey, tangy mustard, and aromatic herbs creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more. Plus, cooking in a cast iron skillet gives the chicken a beautiful golden crust and locks in all the juices, resulting in tender and juicy meat. So, next time you’re in the mood for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this honey mustard chicken recipe a try!
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Make this Cast Iron Jerk Chicken and thank me afterwards. The jerk flavor profile is ridiculously delicious. And the tenderness is pull-apart texture. Beware, the marinade seasoning is finger licking good. Not to mention, splurge in guilt-free dining with our flavorful recipe for turkey smashed burgers served in crisp lettuce wraps. This wholesome alternative to traditional burgers combines turkey ground meat with extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic, shallots, and a homemade umami spice mix.
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Delicious Honey Mustard Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 – 4 pounds chicken (1 whole chicken butterflied – spatchcock )
- 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
For the marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons grey poupon
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely minced
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven 375F/191C Degrees
Preheat Cast Iron Skillet
Season Chicken
- Season the chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside3 1/2 – 4 pounds chicken, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Make the marinade
- In a small mixing bowl, add oil, honey, mustards, garlic, thyme, dill and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup raw honey, 2 tablespoons grey poupon, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 2 tablespoons grated garlic, 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Sear the chicken breast
- Add the avocado oil to the preheated cast iron skillet. Use medium flame.2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Add the chicken skin side down. Sear until lightly golden. About 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the stove,
- Pour the honey mustard marinade all over the chicken. Use a pastry brush to spread the seasoning evenly and brush the underside as well.Note: I use a kitchen thong to lift the chick to brush the underside.
- Place the cast iron pan onto a half sheet pan. Transfer the tray into the preheated oven.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175F – 185F when tested near the thigh.
- Slice and serve the chicken with your favorite vegetables or rice. Enjoy.
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