Crispy Skinless Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dijon Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Juicy chicken thighs seared until golden, finished with a tangy lemon-dijon sauce that clings perfectly to the meat. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free, low-carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp butter, and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.