Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Thyme
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
4-6bone-in chicken thighsor drumsticks
3tablespoonswhole-grain mustard
2teaspoonssmooth Dijon mustard
2teaspoonschopped thyme leaves
2garlic clovesgrated or minced
1tablespoonunsalted buttersoftened
3/4cupbread crumbsfresh, dried or panko all work
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Kosher salt
Black pepper
For Sauce
1/3cupsour cream or Greek yogurt
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonlemon zest
1tablespoonchivesor scallions, minced
kosher salt
Pepper
Instructions
Heat oven to 425 degrees
In a small bowl, combine the butter, both mustards. thyme leaves, and garlic. Stir to combine.
Dry chicken well and season with salt and black pepper. Rub mustard butter all over chicken. Place bread crumbs in a wide, shallow bowl. Coat the chicken evenly with bread crumbs, pressing down to make sure it sticks. Transfer to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink, 30 to 40 minutes.
For the sauce: in a small bowl, combine yogurt or sour cream with lemon juice, lemon zest and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.