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Whole Grain Mustard Chicken Thighs

Savory Whole Grain Mustard Chicken Thighs for Easy Dinners

Enjoy Whole Grain Mustard Chicken Thighs, a savory dish that's perfect for easy dinners with its rich flavor and simple preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
For the Mustard Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard can swap with yellow or spicy mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 whole Lemon juiced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil divided
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth or Dry White Wine for deglazing
  • 1 small Shallot finely minced
For Sweetness and Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup optional
  • to taste Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • oven
  • oven-safe skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  3. Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken, spoon the mustard sauce over the top, and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken and make a pan sauce with the shallot and chicken broth or wine.
  6. Serve the chicken with the pan sauce poured over and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For a crispier skin, ensure the chicken is dry before searing and consider using a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution.

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