Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted and finished with a tangy honey-mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the skillet. This French chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, cooking for 3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Brush this glaze over the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes, spooning glaze over the meat until thickened and sticky. Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes before serving.