Ina Garten’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Ina Garten’s Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce is a comforting dish that elevates your dinner table with its rich flavors and elegant presentation. Succulent, bone-in chicken thighs are seared until golden and then enveloped in a velvety mustard sauce, creating a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself, this recipe is both simple and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and thyme until smooth.
- Pour the mustard sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet; bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the skillet or move everything into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using whole grain mustard instead of Dijon or incorporating garlic into the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in a skillet.