Juicy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar Dijon glaze. A simple one-skillet recipe perfect for busy nights or casual dinners.
- 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, season with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down 6–7 minutes. Flip and cook 4 minutes more. Set aside.
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Discard excess oil, leaving 1 tbsp. Stir in brown sugar and Dijon. Add garlic if using.
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Return chicken to pan. Spoon glaze over pieces. Cover and simmer on low 20 minutes, flipping once.
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Optional: Transfer to 400°F oven for 10–15 minutes for thicker glaze.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.