Here’s a flavorful recipe for chicken thighs in a savory sauce—perfect for a comforting dinner:
Savory Chicken Thighs
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and sear chicken:
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden (5–7 minutes), then flip and cook 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant (~3 minutes).
- Make the sauce:
- Add chicken broth, cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook chicken in sauce:
- Return chicken to the skillet, skin-side up. Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Finish and serve:
- Remove chicken, stir sauce, and adjust seasoning.
- Serve chicken with sauce spooned over top, garnished with parsley.
💡 Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, remove chicken once cooked and simmer the sauce 3–5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Swap thyme for rosemary or sage for a different flavor profile.
I can also give you a slow cooker version of this recipe that’s hands-off and extra tender.
Do you want me to provide the slow cooker version?
