Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted to crispy perfection, served with a tangy mustard and fresh thyme pan sauce that elevates every bite. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 "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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, smashed
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs to the pan; cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Pour off excess fat, then add 1/2 cup dry white wine to the skillet, scraping browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
Step 5: Whisk in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/4 cup heavy cream, simmer gently for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return chicken to the pan for 1 minute to warm through and coat with sauce, then serve immediately.