Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for creamy brown sugar Dijon chicken thighs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs, skin-side down, until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and Dijon mustard until combined.
- Spread the brown sugar Dijon mixture evenly over the skin of the chicken thighs.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven. Carefully pour the heavy cream into the skillet around the chicken thighs.
- Return the skillet to the oven for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Brown Sugar Dijon, Chicken Thighs, Dinner Recipe