Description
Easy enough to accomplish on a weeknight, this crispy chicken is rubbed with a honey Dijon and served with a rich whole grain mustard sauce.
Ingredients
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Creamy Mustard Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Maille Old-Style Whole Grain Mustard, more or less to taste
- salt and black pepper
Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
Instructions
Creamy Mustard Sauce
- Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Gently pour in the white wine, whisking the entire time. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the wine has reduced by about half. Whisk in the half and half, thyme, mustard, and salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until thick and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste. Keep warm on the stove while you prepare your chicken.
Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rub 3 tablespoons of the honey dijon mustard on the chicken thighs. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining honey dijon mustard, chicken broth, whole grain mustard, honey, thyme, and salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken, skin side down. Sear for about 4 minutes until brown and then flip the chicken and sear for another 2 minutes. Pour the mustard mixture into the pan, and transfer it to the oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and reached an internal temperature of 175 degrees F.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with creamy mustard sauce with a side of greens or fresh pasta.
- Enjoy!
- Category: Main