Chicken Thighs in Orange Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs (preferably skinless and boneless)
• 1 tsp paprika (to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme (to taste)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for seasoning and searing)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 3 tbsp mustard (divided (a splash for the chicken and the rest for the sauce))
• 1 cup orange juice (fresh)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter (to give the sauce a glossy finish)
• 1 orange (sliced for aroma and garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken thighs in a bowl with paprika, garlic powder, thyme, olive oil, salt, pepper to taste, and a splash of mustard. Ensure the chicken is well coated with the marinade.

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken thighs until they are thoroughly cooked and golden brown on both sides.

3. 3

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and, in the same pan to take advantage of the chicken drippings, add the orange juice, the remaining mustard, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

4. 4

   Add the butter to the sauce mixture to give it a spectacular shine and mix well.

5. 5

   Return the browned chicken thighs to the skillet with the sauce.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, basting the chicken constantly.

7. 7

   Finally, add a few orange slices to the skillet to provide a more intense aromatic touch.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with plenty of sauce from the skillet.

Notes

You can serve this dish with white rice or mashed potatoes to enjoy the sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can dissolve a teaspoon of cornstarch in the orange juice before adding it to the skillet.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• chicken
• easy
• orange
• mustard
• dinner
• lunch