Meaty chicken thighs are seasoned with a fragrant rosemary oil, then grilled to perfection. Serve over a homemade Dijon mustard sauce and top with fresh lemon zest and micro arugula for a simple yet impressive main course.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon plus squeeze of lemon
- Micro arugula, for serving
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, garlic and rosemary to a small skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until the garlic is tender and the oil is perfumed, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool; reserve 2 tablespoons for serving.
- Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat.
- Brush the chicken thighs with the rosemary oil and sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill, untouched, until distinct grill marks form and the chicken lifts easily from the grill grates without sticking, 6 to 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue to grill, untouched, until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 6 to 7 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, add the honey, mayonnaise, mustard, heavy cream, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking frequently, until smooth and just warmed through, about 3 minutes. Do not boil; the sauce may break.
- To serve, spoon the Dijon sauce on a dinner plate or platter, then top with the grilled chicken. Drizzle with the reserved rosemary oil. Sprinkle with the lemon zest, then drizzle over a squeeze of lemon and top with the micro arugula.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 457 |
| Total Fat | 34 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg |
| Sodium | 586 mg |
Reviews
I made this and it turned out well. The instructions were easy to follow and the chicken had a lot of flavor.
Do yourself a favor and make this recipe!!!! The sauce is incredible. Easy to make. The chicken thighs were so juicy and flavorful. Crowd pleaser. I have loved all of his recipes!!
So tasty! Franco your flavor are very unique.
I made this for dinner last night using chicken breasts. The sauce is what makes this so good, I even served it over rice.
Delicious!!! My husband who owns a restaurant said it was restaurant quality! Easy to follow Franco’s directions. Loved the sauce, and love using my fresh garden grown herbs.
Making this tonight looks super easy and delicious! Cant wait to try it!!
Great recipe! Instructions were accurate and easy to follow. A keeper.
This is fantastic!
This was fabulous just like the host.
Easy to follow I always have all the info in my pantry and refrigerator
Easy to follow I always have all the info in my pantry and refrigerator
Added wine to the sa