Easy Dijon Chicken Thighs Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large shallot, peeled and chopped
• 0.25 cup whiskey
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, or to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together garlic, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5 minutes until browned. Flip the thighs and turn off the heat. Remove the skillet from the heat.
4. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat to make the sauce. Add the shallot after the foam subsides and sauté until soft and lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour in the whiskey.
5. Return the saucepan to the heat and allow the alcohol to burn off. Add the cream, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup, then stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken thighs, reserving the rest.
6. Carefully transfer the cast iron skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7. Stir thyme into the reserved sauce, and spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 373 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 466 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 114 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g