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French Mustard Chicken

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A comforting dish featuring crispy chicken thighs coated in a tangy mustard-honey sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6–8 thighs) Bone-in, skin-on thighs produce the best texture and moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard Central to the dish’s flavor.
  • 1/4 cup honey Reduce if making a low-sugar version.
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth Substitute low-sodium broth or water if needed.
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar White wine vinegar is a good swap.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Can use pre-minced garlic to save time.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped.
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  4. Place the thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Sear without moving for 5–7 minutes, until the skin is deeply golden and releases easily.
  5. Flip the thighs and cook for 3–4 more minutes to color the underside.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Pour the mustard mixture evenly over the chicken in the skillet, spooning a little sauce over each piece.
Cooking
  1. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F.
  2. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
  3. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve this chicken over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed rice to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently to prevent drying.
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