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Honey Dijon Chicken Thighs with Pearl Couscous

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Ingredients 

Serving Size: 3-4 people

Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Honey Dijon Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1½ tbsp honey

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp whole grain mustard

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Couscous

  • ¾ cup pearl couscous

  • 1 small shallot, finely diced

  • 1/2 yellow onion, died

  • 1½ tbsp butter

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup grated parmesan

  • 1–2 tbsp chopped parsley

(Optional) Creamy Herby Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • ¾ cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, basil, chives, dill, or cilantro)

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp honey (or more if desired)

  • Lemon zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • 1–2 tbsp olive oil (to thin if needed)

Instructions 

1. Crisp the chicken

Pat thighs dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.

Place chicken skin side down and cook 6–8 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crispy.

Flip and cook 2–3 minutes, then remove to a plate.

2. Toast the couscous

Lower heat to medium.

Add butter, shallot, and onion to the skillet and cook 2 minutes.

Add pearl couscous and toast 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and nutty.

3. Make the sauce

Whisk together: Dijon, honey, whole grain mustard, garlic, ½ cup chicken broth, lemon juice. Pour into the skillet with the couscous. Add the extra 1 cup broth and stir.

4. Finish cooking

Nestle the chicken thighs skin side up into the couscous.

Transfer the skillet to a 375°F oven and bake 18–20 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F and couscous is tender.

5. Herby Sauce

  1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

  2. Stream in a little olive oil if you want it thinner.

5. Finish

Remove from oven and grate parmesan on top and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with optional herby sauce

Golden chicken thighs, toasted pearl couscous, and a pan sauce that soaks into every bite..this is the kind of one-pan dinner that feels fancy but couldn’t be easier. The chicken sears until the skin is crispy while the couscous cooks underneath, soaking up all the juices, Dijon, and herbs. It’s cozy, comforting, and the kind of meal you’ll want on repeat.

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