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Baked Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs: 1 Juicy Secret

Baked Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs
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Bake up these Baked Creamy Dijon Chicken Thighs for a juicy, flavorful meal. The Dijon mustard provides a wonderful tang balanced by a creamy sauce. This recipe brings back memories of savory European bistro dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down until the skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Whisk in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, and thyme leaves. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
  7. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce, skin-side up.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbly.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Richard remembers a similar mustard flavor from a small restaurant in Lyon.
  • For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce at the end.
  • If you prefer boneless, skinless thighs, reduce the baking time slightly.

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