Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crispy Skin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Juicy chicken thighs with golden crispy skin coated in a tangy honey-mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the pan. 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, freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes without moving until skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes on the other side until mostly cooked through.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, spoon the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken thighs, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze continuously to coat the chicken and thicken the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon.