Tender, juicy chicken thighs cooked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar Dijon glaze. An easy skillet meal packed with bold flavor and comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
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 well with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down for 6–7 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Drain off excess fat, 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. Coat with glaze. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, flipping once.
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Optional: Finish in a 400°F oven for 10–15 minutes to thicken the glaze.
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Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.