Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey Mustard Glaze and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and coated with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze infused with fresh rosemary. This French-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, salt 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 French cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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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 7-8 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey mustard glaze over chicken thighs, and cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken frequently until the glaze thickens and coats the meat. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.