Mustard Chicken Thighs
Juicy bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs are simmered in a velvety mustard‑cream sauce enriched with white wine, chicken stock, and aromatic bay leaves. The dish finishes with a bright touch of whole‑grain mustard and fresh parsley, making it a comforting yet elegant dinner served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Maker: Alex Trim
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 shallot
- 2 garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley
- mashed potato
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and white pepper.
- 2Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 3Place the chicken thighs skin‑side down in the skillet and brown for 5–6 minutes, or until the skin is crisp and golden; flip and brown the other side for 2 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside on a rack.
- 4Discard excess fat from the pan, leaving about 1 tbsp; return the skillet to medium heat.
- 5Add the thinly sliced shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until it begins to soften and turn lightly brown.
- 6Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
- 7Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and let it reduce by two‑thirds, about 4–5 minutes.
- 8Add 1.25 cups chicken stock, the 3 bay leaves, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp white pepper; simmer and reduce the mixture by two‑thirds again, roughly 6–7 minutes.
- 9Stir in 0.75 cup heavy cream, mixing well to create a smooth sauce.
- 10Return the browned chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce.
- 11Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (165°F).
- 12Uncover, remove the chicken pieces, and discard the bay leaves.
- 13Whisk in 2 tsp whole grain mustard and the chopped parsley; cook the sauce for 1 minute to meld the flavors.
- 14Plate the chicken thighs over a serving of mashed potatoes, spoon the mustard‑cream sauce over the top, and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
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- How long does it take to make Mustard Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Mustard Chicken Thighs recipe come from?
- It was shared by Alex Trim on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.