Thanks Paula Deen for this terrific recipe! I lightened Paula's recipe by removing the skin and I replaced the mayonnaise with light mayo. Since I removed the skin, I put it in the broiler for a few minutes to brown the top and give it a golden color after it finished baking. This chicken was a hit with me and the hubbie!
Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 2 thighs • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 214.4 • Fat: 11.2 g • Protein: 23.8 g • Carb: 1.5 g • Fiber: 0.2 g
Ingredients:
- 8 small chicken thighs, skin removed
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 lime, squeezed, and lime zest
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- salt
- dried parsley
Directions:
Spray a large baking pan with a little Pam to prevent sticking since all the fat and skin was removed from chicken. Place chicken to fit in a single layer. Top the chicken with dried parsley. Bake until cooked through, about 30-35 minutes. Finish the chicken under the broiler until it is golden brown. Serve chicken with the pan juices drizzled over the top.
OMG this is exactly what I made for dinner!!! The only change I made was that I used spicy mustard instead of dijon as I was out :) I made it with boneless skinless chicken and it was good, and didn't dry out.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and this recipe is a must try.
ReplyDeleteLooks great - what sides did you serve with this?
ReplyDelete@superbecca- it had so much flavor! Loved it!
ReplyDelete@Jennifer with a nice big salad and I made a n ice big side dish of sauteed zucchini and tomatoes with garlic and oil, yum!
ReplyDeletethis looks fantastic! Guess I know what's for dinner now!
ReplyDeleteI just got some chicken breast (no boneless) and wanted something different. I always have limes on hand. I'll try this, it looks great. I'll let you know how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious! I am going to put that on my grocery list :0)
ReplyDeleteThis looks really tasty! Thanks for posting...so happy I came across your blog!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super tasty - and I need something healthy!!
ReplyDeleteI tried this out tonight and it turned out beautifully! I was surprised at how good the dijon and lime blended together. The only change was I used large legs and it took about 50 minutes for them to cook through. Thanks for posting! I love your site!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this recipe this week. For once, after reading a recipe, I have all the ingredients sitting here at home. Thanks for such a wonderfully helpful and delicous site!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to try this! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried this out with just boneless skinless chicken tenders and it was a perfect accompaniment to rice and steamed veggies. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight!! A+ Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYes, thanks for reminding me, I really need to make this again!
ReplyDeleteThis is truly delicious and so easy to prepare. The pan drippings are YUM on rice.
ReplyDeleteIt is ridiculous how GOOD this is!!!! I loved it, Hubby loved and, and so did my girls! This will be cooked often in our home. Thanks Gina for such an awesome WW site!!
ReplyDeleteThis was pretty good. I made it with boneless skinless breasts. It would be really good on chicken cutlets made into sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteI've made this several times, and it turns our great. I had a little bit of mayo left in a squeeze container, so I squirted in a few spritzes of white wine to get it out. Also, I slah the meat (like for Tandoori chicken)and run it through the Marivac tumbler (speed marinator.)
ReplyDeleteI've done it with thighs and breasts, and it has become a quick weeknight staple.
@ Jan, I've never used a Marivac tumbler. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI just found your website today and tried this recipe. It was amazing!!! I'm so thrilled I found this site.
ReplyDeleteI am making this right now with breasts. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious! I didn't have regular Dijon mustard, but I had the Dijonnaise, which has the ground mustard seeds in it...it's a little like spicy brown with dijon. It was really good, but next time I'll try it with just plain Dijon and see how it comes out. I'll make it again regardless. Served it with your fantastic Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice. Yum!!
ReplyDeleteDon't change a thing, perfect as is
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight. It was so delicious! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThis was delicious! My hubby fixed it two nights ago, and I've got some more chicken thighs thawing so that I can make some more this evening. Keep 'em comin'!
ReplyDeleteGlad you all liked it, has great flavor, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteThis is now a staple in our diet. Hubby gave it to thumbs way up. He usually groans when I start WW but he kept saying this is a keeper-for once he wasnt raeching for the salt shaker! I served this with brown rice for him and a big salad and side of garlic string beans for me. (he had some too heh)
ReplyDeleteI made this with the breasts as suggested, but hubby asked if they are fattier than breasts. He was just curious so I am too. Would breasts cut the fat down signifigantly Gina or is it not even worth it?
-Jenn
Made this recipe last night and the whole family (including an increasingly picky 5 year old) loved it! Definately going to become a staple in our house!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first Weight Watchers meal my husband has every enjoyed! The only thing I did differently was use coriander instead of parsley, it worked beautifully with the chicken and lime. Thanks for all your recipes!
ReplyDeleteSounds great!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight, and my husband and VERY picky sons all gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up! I will be using the leftovers (held back on purpose!) for a chicken pita for lunch tomorrow. Yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteA HUGE hit! My 2-year-old, who is getting progressively picky and recently started refusing meat, devoured this. I love these recipes! It's so nice to have dinners to look forward to when I'm dieting.
ReplyDeleteGina, this dish is AWESOME! So flavorful and using thighs keeps it moist. My 6 year old loved it as well. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteJust started WW and have been looking for new/healthy dinners. I baked this for my husband and I tonight and it was delicious! He said it was one of the best "new" recipes I've made. I used boneless/skinless chicken breasts instead of thighss and it was perfect. Thank you sharing, I look forward to trying your other recipes.
ReplyDeletejust a question: my weight watchers book says one thigh without skin is 3 points. How is 2 of these thighs only 4.25? Just want to make sure it's accurate.
ReplyDeleteI just recalculated using the USDA nutritional info and I got 5 points per serving using thighs that are 3 oz each.
ReplyDelete:( I tried to cook this on the stovetop to save time & must've messed it up. We were not fans of the flavor. I used boneless, skinless thighs & cooked them in a non-stick skillet 'til almost done & THEN poured the sauce over them & cooked a bit more. FYI - this method apparently isn't the way to go! (I've done that with other chicken recipes & had decent results). oh well - i'll wait a bit & try it again! (never had a recipe of yours fail me - and i suppose this one didn't either - since i altered it!). :)
ReplyDelete@Gwen, LOL yeah this is definitely meant for the oven!
ReplyDeleteWe L-O-V-E this chicken! It has now become a once a week staple at our house. Yum!
ReplyDeleteEveryone loved this chicken. I didn't have a lime so I used lemon! Fabulous dish. Had it with left over tabouleh and a fresh sliced garden tomato!
ReplyDeleteEveryone loved this chicken. I didn't have a lime so I used lemon. Fabulous dish. I had it with left over tabouleh and a sliced fresh garden tomato.
ReplyDeleteI just made this tonite with split chicken breast..I added a little chipotle powder..super delicious,moist with a little kick.Will be making this again.thanks
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight - so easy, so moist and so flavorful. I can't help thinking that this would be fabulous with pork tenderloins.
ReplyDeleteThis one is going into the regular rotation!
I made this last night. It was terrific. Ate the leftover chicken for lunch this afternoon and it was even better!!! I have yet to be disappointed by a Gina recipe!
ReplyDeleteyumm-o-ramma! delish, this will be a regular.
ReplyDeleteI finally tried this with boneless pork loins last night and it was delicious, very juicy and flavorful! I marinated for about 3 hours (I might up it to four to increase the mustard taste - but I like mustard)then grilled it and served it with roasted sweet potatoes and corn. Your recipes are so great - thanks again!
ReplyDeletewwsuzi- what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this blog! I do not enjoy cooking but since I was introduced to this site I am always looking forward to preparing a new dish. I've tried a few receipes and loved them; however, after reading all the comments before preparing this one and then finally preparing it exactly as instructed, I was not so impressed. As a matter of fact somewhat disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't like it, I guess everyone has different taste!
ReplyDeleteI put this into the PointsPlus calculator and got 5 points+ for the two thighs as well...just wanted to let you know to save you the calculating!
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing recipe, made it for my dad and brother two very picky eats and they loved it! Thanks for all the great recipes
ReplyDeleteI'm SO thankful to have found this blog! I started WW and was mourning the days of my creative cooking. BUT, your blog has actually made me happy to be on the plan! You have so many amazing recipes. They should be cutting you a check! :)
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is in the oven now. Can't wait to eat it!
They should hire me! Ha ha, maybe I'll see if I could get a job there.
ReplyDeleteI think the minute you tell yourself you are dieting, you instantly get depressed. Instead just think of it as a way to get creative in the kitchen. Have fun with it!!
Made this last week. Was DIVINE!
ReplyDeletehow long would you cook this if you used chicken tenders (boneless, skinless)?
ReplyDeleteMade this last night along with your Latin yellow rice, and it was a HUGE hit in my house! Even my pickiest eater was licking his plate! YUM!
ReplyDeleteI made this last night and it was great! Even hubby, that doesn't like to "diet", loved it!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent dinner tonight & easy (it must be because I don't do the cooking!). The kids and picky hubby loved it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and it was delicious. The chicken was so tender and had great flavor.
ReplyDeleteIn the oven right now and smells delicious!!! Thanks Gina!!
ReplyDeletePlanning to make this tomorrow night...wanted to cook it at the same time as the baked rice and peas. The rice cooks at 350 and this cooks at 400...any suggestion as to what temp to use to cook them together, or is that not a good idea? Thanks so much...LOVE your site and all your recipes!!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW this was delicious! It had so much flavor. Everyone loved this recipe. Made with your Skinny Mashed Potatoes and a nice salad. Yummy
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe--first one tried from your site. It was just totally yummy and easy. Going in to full rotation! I increased the points b/c I just always take the extra hit with using real mayo, but it's worth it to me. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteMade this for lunch today, and it was outstanding! Thank you so much, Gina.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I will cook it this week!
ReplyDeleteI made this chicken tonight and it was delicious! I am NOT a cook and struggle with making pretty much everything, but these directions were easy to follow and it turned out great! I also made the baked zucchini sticks for a side! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad they were easy, that is my goal!
ReplyDeleteThis was fabulous, Gina! So easy, and it tasted great even with regular mustard (didn't have any dijon). I may try honey mustard next time. I loved it! Thank goodness for leftovers. I think I'll cut up a piece and serve it on a salad tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWould this work with bone-in brests?
ReplyDeleteSure!
ReplyDeleteJust made this tonight. It was AWESOME! I've made a lot of your dishes but this one was so good, I had to comment. I was a bit lazy with this recipe - didn't feel like dealing with fresh garlic so used garlic powder and didn't have a lime so used a lemon. It's so good, even with my modifications. Chicken thighs are so delicious, I never knew! I might make this again with the skinless chicken breasts I have in the fridge but I can't imagine it tasting as good. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight. It was good, but I think I will cut down on the lime juice next time. It overpowered the chicken just a touch. However, it was still really good. My hubby even liked it. Will make again, maybe with one of your rice dishes. Tonight I made it with your Baby Red Potato Salad which is SO good!
ReplyDeleteThis was absolutely delicious!! I added a little paprika to the dijon lime mix to give it a little kick and it was just perfect! Thank you so much for another awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteIf I do not have a lime, but do have lime juice, how much should I use? Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteIn the oven now! I used lemon instead of limes and I chopped up some red potatoes and plunked them right in the same pan. Smells amazing! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing recipe! I just made this with my roommate and it turned out soo good! It is perfect for college students cuz its fast and super tasty! I used chicken breast instead of the thighs but it still very tasty! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIf I have 4 chicken breasts should I decrease the dijon and mayonnaise?
ReplyDeleteThis was great. I love the flavor.
ReplyDeleteI made this on the stove top like another reviewer and used chicken tenderloins because I was in a rush. However, unlike the other reviewer, we all LOVED it cooked this way and it was really quick to get dinner to the table on a busy night. I may try it in the oven nest time when I have more time to see if it has a different flavor. Really flavorful!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try this for lunch...I don't have limes so I hope Lemons work out just as great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMade this Sunday...suprisingly good flavors! Will be making agian!
ReplyDeleteCan u make this using drumsticks? Would it change the ingredient measurements?
ReplyDeleteDelicious! Thank you Gina! I'll be making this often! I served it with your Cilantro Lime Rice and a vegetable. Yum!
ReplyDelete~Amy :)
I made these last night, boneless, and it was so good. My 3 kids at all of it and asked for seconds. Love your resipes
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight, it was delicious. My son loved it. For a side I cooked some peas in the drippings, it turned out great. I've never seen a 9 year old that excited about eating peas.
ReplyDeleteJust made this tonight! Definitely the juiciest & probably the tastiest chicken I've ever made! I used boneless skinless chicken tenders ( not a fan of dark meat) & I thought it would come out a little dry, but it didn't! Sooooo juicy! I will DEFINITELY be making this again!
ReplyDeleteThis was so easy and delicious! I used almond milk instead of the mayo since I'm on a "clean" diet right now and it was still perfect.
ReplyDeleteI made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. I just don't have the creativity when it comes to cooking but now I have your site. Thank you for making my weight loss goals easier to reach.
ReplyDeletehi this came out great! thank you soo much after much attempts at making something good for the hubby and my 6 yr old this was a sucess
ReplyDeleteThis was really great. The only thing I will next time is only half a lime instead of a whole. Maybe even try the spicy dijon, which sounds yummy. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis was good but next time I will cut back on the salt SIGNIFICANTLY...it's sooo salty and I usually go for a little salt..
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight with my boyfriend who is completely anti eating healthy, and he loved it!! will def be coming back to this site
ReplyDeletethis was tonight's dinner and I can't tell you how we all RAVED about this. I'm so happy that you have been brought into our family. The kids devoured the chicken and my hubby and I haven't had so many different types of food (that tasted so good) that was so delicious that we needed to go OUT to get. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't cook with salt... it didn't need it! Very flavorful!
I made this dish this past weekend for a dinner party we had at our house. Everyone LOVED it! I used boneless, skinless chicken breats and actually made them into cutlets. I shaved about 3-4 minutes off the cooking time and they were moist and delicious. Thank you Gina!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of the easiest recipes to throw in the oven! The flavor was wonderful making everyone wanting more! I'm glad a I stumbled upon this recipe via Pinterest. I even blogged my experience with it over at:
ReplyDeletehttp://noutensilunused.blogspot.com/2012/01/baked-chicken-with-dijon-and-lime.html
Thanks for sharing!
Another winner, Gina! This is fantastic. It is going into the regular rotation. Thank you!
ReplyDeletemade this tonight it was DELISH!! thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI made this last night and we LOVED the flavors! The only thing I did differently, was use a grainy mustard because that was all I had on hand. Turned out moist and delicious! Thanks for the wonderful recipes!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend is the chef in our relationship, and I'm the baker. Tonight I cooked dinner for him as a treat, and made this chicken - it turned out fantastic!! Great flavors and not dry at all!
ReplyDeleteThis has become a weekly staple in my house. So easy to put together in just a few minutes and it always comes out mosit and delicious. I have used chicken thighs, legs, and breasts and just adjusted the cooking time and they always come out so good! Thanks for such great recipes, keep 'em coming!
ReplyDelete*moist*
ReplyDeleteWonderful. I have made it several times then shared the recipe with my stepmom who has no computer and is allergic to many foods. She loved it. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteThis must be the millionth time I've made this dish, and it finally dawned on me that I owe you a big 'thank you' for introducing it into my life! Love, love, love this baked chicken!
ReplyDeleteMade this last night using chicken breasts, so yummy! Great flavor. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI am making this now, will know in another 25 minutes or so how it will turn out. Kind of nervous. Im such a picky eater and I just signed up for weight watchers. But this was super easy and I had all the ingredients. Making drumsticks for the first time.. Fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeletea little bitey at the beginning, but overall creamy flavorful recipe. Will definitely repeat
ReplyDeleteThis was OUTSTANDING!! I made it last night and everyone asked for seconds (including my three kids) Thank you!!
ReplyDeletetrying this tonight! :) cant wait!
ReplyDeleteI made this tonight and all I had was boneless skinless thighs (really should be the same NI since I'm not eating the bone). I had 7 thighs which was 2 pounds...I put the recipe in the WW recipe builder and it was about 13 points for 4 servings. Not sure how you got 5+ unless you had teeny tiny chickens. My thighs seemed average size.
ReplyDeleteAngela
Another fabulous recipe! My husband never believes these are "weight watcher" recipes. Delish! I served it with roasted asparagus and basil-parmesan quinoa.
ReplyDeleteCan I replace the mayonnaise with more dijon?
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this recipe! I make it with chicken breasts and it's delicious! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWould this work with shrimp??
ReplyDeleteThis is in the oven right now. Can't wait to try it! Making thighs for my grandparents, husband and son and breasts for my daughter and I. The mustard-lime-garlic mixture smelled so good, I could have eaten that I think!
ReplyDeleteI tried this last night - absolutely delicious and so very easy to make. Thx!
ReplyDeleteI just looked through this thread and I noticed that several people asked whether or not there was a decrease in points for using chicken breasts instead of thighs, does anyone know the answer?
ReplyDeleteI loved this dish. We used boneless/skinless chicken thighs, so that made the labor much easier. The marinade is delicious! Will definitely make again.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite recipes yet! It was so delicious!
ReplyDeleteMade tonight with boneless breasts, and only cooked about 23 minutes - turned out great, as everyone has already stated, and my husband suggested that we try it next time with fish. Has anyone else tried that? It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny to watch my posts on Pinterest...pretty much all the recipes from this site go from "recipes I want to try" to "healthy and delish!" immediately! Again, thank you for all the great healthy ideas!
I made this last weekend and I LOVED it! The chicken was full of flavor even without all the skin and fat.
ReplyDeleteI followed this recipe to a T. It was decent - definitely more of a plain chicken recipe. Served this with the orrechiette and broccoli recipe you have on here, so it worked. I will say though, the chicken was super tender inside..
ReplyDeleteJust got done making this (although I used dried dill instead of parsley) and it turned out really tasty and super moist, despite using boneless, skinless breasts
ReplyDeleteJust tried this with boneless skinless chicken breasts, it was great. My fiance loved it!
ReplyDeleteThis is really good! Took less time than I was expecting and so good! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI tried this last night and it was wonderful. I think it's good enough for a re-post!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina,
ReplyDeleteBeen making things on your blog for years now! Just had a question about how tart this was. My bf loved how juicy the chicken was but said it was a bit harsh on the tartiness.
Anyone else have this problem? Any tips on avoiding this in the future?
Hi Gina,
ReplyDeleteI tried this last week and both my husband and son loved it! I liked it so much I decided to use the same sauce on some tilapia loins I had in the freezer and it was great too!
Love your site and hope you get a cookbook soon!
Easy and delicious! Works great w boneless skinless breasts too!
ReplyDeleteJust made this and it was delicious!! Hubby liked it and he doesn't like thighs! Very easy to make. I didn't have enough mustard so I combined Guldens spicy brown, yellow mustard and Kosciusko. YUM YUM!!
ReplyDeleteJust got off work and was told about this site by one of the clients that calls the company I work for and can't wait to try it...will come back and comment soon on how it went....Yeyyy...I have all the ingredients =)
ReplyDeleteI want to try this tonight but I was a little confused. The serving size says 2 thighs 5pts+ but the WW book says that 1 thigh is 4 pts.
ReplyDeleteLove this dish, made it last night with boneless chicken breasts and it was DELICIOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteis there an alternative for the mayo? We have an egg allergy.
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