Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Rosemary

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a tangy mustard and rosemary sauce. This French-inspired no-cook 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 French cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors before serving.

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