Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Citrus-Mustard Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to crisp golden perfection and finished with a bright citrus and mustard glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving for 7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 6 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them, cooking for 1 minute more to meld flavors.
  8. Step 8: Serve chicken thighs drizzled with the citrus-mustard glaze.

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