Description
Dijon Chicken Thighs are a delectable dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a creamy, tangy mustard sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. With each bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Whether it’s a rainy Sunday or a festive gathering, this dish guarantees culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in Dijon mustard and combine well.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until mixed; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg