If you’re looking for a quick, easy and outrageously delicious dinner, then you’ve come to the right place. From pan to plate in under 30 minutes, this recipe is not going to disappoint! Follow me…
One Pan Chicken Thighs
One of the first reasons why this is the perfect weeknight dinner is that you only need one pan. No extra dishes to marinate, no extra saucepan to make the sauce, just one pan. A 12″ non-stick pan to be exact. The second reason is that we’re going to be using chicken thighs. The reason I love using chicken thighs for dishes like this, is that unlike chicken breast, you can get away with not marinating the chicken. Alongside the sauce being an explosion of flavour (which we’ll get to in just a sec), chicken thighs are much more flavoursome and tender than other cuts of chicken, meaning they don’t need a marinade to taste juicy and delicious. The other reason is that chicken thighs tend to be incredibly cheap too. Which is perfect when you’re after a quiz fix, no fuss dinner.
Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce
Now, here’s where things get intense. Honey and mustard is a combo we all know and love. But when you add shallots, garlic, pancetta, cream, stock and fresh thyme, the taste is amplified by x1000 (scientifically accurate). This sauce is actually very similar to my Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Cream Sauce, and also inspired by my Honey Mustard Sausage Tray Bake.
How to Make Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs (quick summary)
When it comes to what to serve with these chicken thighs, I have served with both mashed potato and rice; both work perfectly. For a garnish idea that’s easy on the eye, save a few thyme leaves and sprinkle over at the last second.
Can This Sauce Be Paired with Another Meat?
This sauce actually goes beautifully with pork. If you’re going to use Pork Chops, I recommend pan frying them and basting in butter and herbs, just as you would a steak. I go through this in a little more detail in my Honey Garlic Pork Chops.
Can I use Chicken Breast?
If you’re going to use chicken breast, I do recommend marinating in a little oil, lemon juice and herbs. Do check out my Chicken Avocado Pasta for the best/quickest way of doing this. Hey, whilst you’re still here why not check out my other easy dinners?
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