Chicken Thigh Recipes: French Mustard Chicken Made Easy
Chicken thigh recipes never fail me when I want something cozy yet impressive. This recipe with chicken thighs brings out everything we love about comfort food. The mustard makes the chicken tangy, rich, and bold. I swear, recipes for chicken thigh like this one feel fancy without extra effort.
When I first tried this recipe for chicken thighs, I worried the flavor would overpower the meat. But the balance surprised me. Recipes with chicken thighs usually keep things simple, and this version lifts them to another level with just a handful of ingredients.
If you’re like me and enjoy chicken thighs recipes that don’t keep you trapped in the kitchen all evening, this is it. Chicken Thighs Recipes often promise flavor, but this one delivers on every bite.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for 20 minutes, covered.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme, then simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley before serving.