Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1/2 Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1/2 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; 6 Chicken Thighs; ⅓ cups Honey Dijon Mustard; Salt And Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard; 2 Tablespoons Raw Honey; 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1/2 Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1/2 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
6 Chicken Thighs
⅓ cups Honey Dijon Mustard
Salt And Black Pepper
1/4 cups Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Whole Grain Mustard
2 Tablespoons Raw Honey
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

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For the creamy mustard sauce: Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
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Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4
Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
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Gently pour in the white wine, whisking the entire time.
6
Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
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Cook until the wine has reduced by about half.
8
Whisk in the half-and-half, thyme, mustard and salt and black pepper to taste.
9
Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until thick and creamy.
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Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Keep warm on the stove while you prepare your chicken.
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For the crispy honey mustard chicken thighs: Preheat your oven to 425 F.
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Rub 3 tablespoons of the honey Dijon mustard on the chicken thighs.
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Season with salt and black pepper.
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Set aside.
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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.
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Set aside.
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Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
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Add the chicken, skin side down.
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Sear for about 4 minutes until brown and then flip the chicken and sear for another 2 minutes.
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Pour the mustard mixture into the pan, and transfer it to the oven.
22
Roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through and reached an internal temperature of 175 F.
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Serve immediately, drizzled with creamy mustard sauce and a side of greens or fresh pasta.
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Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1/2 Medium Sized Yellow Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce

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