Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce, a comforting dish that’s both rich and easy to prepare. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious mustard-infused cream sauce, perfect for any meal—be it a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering. The harmonious blend of Dijon and whole grain mustard adds tanginess, while fresh herbs elevate the overall flavor profile. Serve it with your favorite sides like rice or vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown (6-7 minutes). Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened (3-4 minutes), then add garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream, whisk in mustards and thyme; simmer gently.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and simmer until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg