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Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce
September 26, 2024

Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Attention, all chicken enthusiasts! Today, we’re serving up a dish that will make your taste buds do a happy dance—Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce. Get ready for a flavor explosion that’s so good, you’ll be scraping every last bit from your plate.

C’mon, chicken lovers, let’s dive right in! First, we’ll gather our culinary weapons: boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or your favorite cut of chicken), tantalizing Dijon mustard, creamy heavy cream, bold sage for that earthy kick, zesty lemon juice, and some flour to give our chicken a golden-brown embrace.

Now, for the exciting part! Season your chicken with salt and pepper, then generously sprinkle that flour all over. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a touch of oil. Once the oil is shimmering, gently place your chicken thighs in the pan and let them sizzle and brown to perfection. Flip those babies when they’re golden on one side, give them another good sear, and then remove them from the pan to rest.

Time for the creamy mustard sauce! In the same skillet, melt some butter and add your chopped onion. Cook until it’s softened and translucent, then add your minced garlic and stir until fragrant. Next, pour in that luscious Dijon mustard and let it sizzle for a minute, releasing its bold flavor.

Now, let’s make the sauce creamy and smooth. Add in the heavy cream, chicken broth, sage, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Bring this mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. The sauce will thicken slightly, and the flavors will meld together beautifully

Okay, time to reunite the chicken with its creamy mustard bath! Place those browned chicken thighs back into the skillet and spoon the sauce all over them. Let them simmer gently for a few minutes, making sure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

And there you have it, folks! Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce. Serve this tantalizing dish with your favorite sides and get ready to indulge in a flavor frenzy. So, gather your loved ones, set the table, and let the feast begin!

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Ingredients

  1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  2. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  3. 1 cup heavy cream
  4. 1 tablespoon chopped sage
  5. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  6. 1/4 cup flour
  7. Salt and pepper to taste
  8. 1 tablespoon butter
  9. 1 onion, chopped
  10. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  11. 1 cup chicken broth
  12. Oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. 1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and sprinkle flour all over them.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a touch of oil.
  3. 3. Place the chicken thighs in the pan and brown them on one side, then flip to brown the other side. Remove from the pan to rest.
  4. 4. In the same skillet, melt some butter and add chopped onion. Cook until softened.
  5. 5. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant, then pour in Dijon mustard and let it sizzle for a minute.
  6. 6. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, sage, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce.
  7. 7. Return the browned chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let them simmer until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

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