Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Tangy Mustard Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a bright and tangy Dijon mustard sauce. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, salt, black pepper 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 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small, finely chopped shallots
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs 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 until shimmering.
Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 7 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 finely chopped shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Remove the pan from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until the sauce is glossy. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and serve warm.