Ina Garten Chicken Thighs w/ Creamy Mustard Sauce Recipe

Ina Garten's Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce

This chicken thigh recipe is one of my favorite Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Recipes. Of course, as always, I end up adjusting it and putting my own touches on the recipe to fit my style. But it is a tasty, economical and easy way to include chicken in your meal line-up.

Why use chicken thighs?

Chicken thighs can be used in all the ways that chicken breasts can. The lightest of the dark meat of a chicken are the chicken thighs. Thighs are fattier meaning they're going to be more flavorful than breasts. Chicken thighs contain higher amounts of vitamin B12. They are also sold with the skin on unlike a boneless chicken breast. Chicken thighs are also more economical than breasts or tenders.

Why is your chicken rubbery?

You want to thoroughly cook chicken, but overcooking makes it rubbery. The longer the chicken cooks, the more moisture it loses and without moisture the protein fibers become rubbery. Properly cooked chicken thighs have a supple tender texture.

Is it better to chicken thighs with the bone in?

For the juiciest thighs, choose bone-in and skin-on . Skin can be crisped up nicely, and the bone imparts lots of flavor while keeping the meat moister than than boneless thighs.

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