Juicy, tender chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy glaze made with brown sugar and Dijon mustard. A fast and flavorful one-pan dinner with bold taste and easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear thighs skin-side down for 6–7 minutes. Flip and cook 4 minutes more. Remove from skillet.
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Drain off excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
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Add brown sugar and Dijon mustard. Stir and let simmer. Add garlic if using.
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Return chicken to pan, glaze generously. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes, flipping once.
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Optional: Finish in 400°F oven for 10–15 minutes to thicken glaze.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.