Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Dijon Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy honey-Dijon mustard glaze. This American-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 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

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.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crisp.
Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors before serving.