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Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs

Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs: Comfort Food Delight

Creamy Baked Dijon Chicken Thighs is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a rich, tangy sauce with root vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Skin-on for tenderness
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard Substitute with grainy mustard if desired
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Consider Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots Caramelizes beautifully
  • 2 medium Parsnips Can substitute with additional carrots or turnips
  • 3 cups Potatoes Consider sweet potatoes for variety
  • 1 medium Red Onion Shallots can be used instead

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly in a baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place thighs skin-side up atop the prepared vegetables in the baking dish and brush the creamy sauce over them.
  5. Bake uncovered for about 40-45 minutes, checking for doneness. Chicken should be golden brown.
  6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if extra crispiness is desired.
  7. Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap in seasonal veggies and customize the sauce to taste. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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