Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a creamy mustard and fresh thyme sauce. This French-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 35 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 420 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 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 1 finely chopped shallot and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 4: Deglaze the pan with 1/3 cup dry white wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tbsp butter; cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top for 2 minutes to reheat and meld flavors before serving.