Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey Dijon Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to crispy perfection and glazed with a sweet and tangy honey Dijon sauce for a comforting main course. This comfort-food recipe, ready in about 35 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 350 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: 25 min Serves 4 Comfort Food cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 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 without moving until skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, cooking for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each piece, cooking for another 2 minutes to coat and warm through.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over the top before serving.

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