Description
Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce!
Ingredients
- FOR THE CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE:
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ½ Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
- 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- ½ cups White Wine
- 1 cup Half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard, More Or Less To Taste
- Salt And Black Pepper
- FOR THE CHICKEN THIGHS:
- 6 Chicken Thighs
- ⅓ cups Honey Dijon Mustard
- Salt And Black Pepper
- ¼ cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Raw Honey
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Preparation
For the 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.
For the crispy honey mustard chicken thighs:
Preheat your oven to 425 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 F.
Serve immediately, drizzled with creamy mustard sauce and a side of greens or fresh pasta. Enjoy!
