Keto Mustard Chicken
The creamy sauce paired with juicy chicken makes this Keto Mustard Chicken recipe a hit with the whole family. Great for busy weeknights and perfect for anyone on the ketogenic diet. Find out how to make this tasty recipe, loaded with tons of flavor.
What I love about this one-skillet meal is the flavor of the tangy mustard sauce. It’s made of basic ingredients and adds the perfect balance to this delicious meal. It’s one of those textures and flavors that proves why the keto diet is anything but restrictive when it comes to fun flavors and tastes.
With the net carbs at only 1 gram, you honestly can’t go wrong with this keto-friendly chicken dish. All you need is 5 minutes of meal prep, and a little bit of patience for the cooking time. That’s literally it.
In fact, this honey mustard chicken recipe is so good, it’ll be one of the most popular low carb recipes in your meal planning rotation. Trust me.
Speaking of delicious chicken recipes, be sure to try my Keto Chicken Mushroom Casserole and these Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Thighs. So good!
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs – The star of this keto honey mustard chicken thighs recipe.
- Salt – For flavor.
- Dijon mustard – This is needed for the creamy dijon sauce.
- Joy Filled Eats Sweetener – My go-to sweetener that adds a pop of sweetness to the dish.
- Apple cider vinegar – Helps to thin out the creamy mustard sauce.
- Maple extract – For flavor.
- Fresh rosemary – For flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Keto Mustard Chicken
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step One: Spray cooking spray into the casserole dish. Add the chicken thighs and sprinkle salt on the chicken.
Step Two: Mix all the other ingredients together and then pour them over the chicken.
Put the dish in the oven to bake for 40 minutes. Baste the chicken with the sauce and then bake for another 20 minutes.
Top Tip💡
Don’t worry about overcooking the chicken. Dark meat will just get more tender as it cooks!
Substitutions
- Chicken breasts – You can use white meat in place of dark meat for this creamy mustard chicken recipe.
- Yellow mustard – This can be a good substitute if you don’t have Dijon.
Variations
- Fresh herbs – You can add other simple ingredients like fresh thyme, fresh parsley, or even black pepper, garlic powder, or other seasonings.
See this Keto Creamy Chicken Casserole for another fun and flavorful dish!
Equipment
To make this chicken dijon recipe, you just need a casserole dish, measuring cups, and a spoon to mix and stir. You will also want to have a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken once it’s done baking.
Storage
Leftover tender chicken thighs covered in tandy Dijon mustard make for delicious leftovers! Let the ingredients cool down, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. For the best results, eat within 2-3 days.
You can also freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container to enjoy later.
Common Questions
I’d pair this dish with a fresh green salad or cauliflower mash. Steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables are also great options and pair really well with the tangy Dijon mustard.
I’ve only ever made this in the oven. I think that using a skillet to make this dish would be hard because the oven allows the sauce ingredients and chicken to marinate perfectly without overcooking. Using a casserole dish, adding the ingredients, and baking is a great way to make a one-pan meal without having to stand over the stovetop, watching it.
For me and my whole family, it’s just easier. That way, once it’s done cooking, we can eat and enjoy. I don’t want to worry about bones or anything like that, so it makes sense to use boneless.
If all you have is chicken thighs that are not boneless, they can still be used, but caution should be taken when eating. Regardless of the cut of chicken used for this complete meal, be sure that the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees for safe consumption.
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Keto Mustard Chicken
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp maple extract optional
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Put the chicken thighs in the dish. Sprinkle the salt on the chicken.
- Mix together all the other ingredients. Pour over the chicken.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Baste the chicken with the sauce. Bake for another 20 minutes.
- Don’t worry about overcooking the chicken. Dark meat will just get more tender and the sauce will thicken. My chicken hit 160 degrees around the 30 minute mark but the sauce was still thin. After an hour it was perfect.
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published October 14, 2016. Revised and Republished January 9, 2025.
Way to much mustard flavor for me and my family. The sauce never became a sauce at all, and just hardened over the chicken like a shell. It gave me instant heartburn. Not a great meal, but not horrible either. I’m going to pass on making this again.
I’m sorry you didn’t care for it but it is supposed to have a mustard flavor. You might want to try a recipe without mustard in the title. Maybe my baked chicken thighs with mushroom sauce would be a better choice.
Did you make any substitutes? I’ve never heard of the sauce hardening before.
Darn spell check…that’s PORK, not park
Sounds scrumptious! I’m going to try this on boneless, center cut park loin chops tonight.
I’m so excited to make this! We loved Man Pleasing Chicken, but I haven’t made it since starting THM 2 years ago. Thank you!