Juicy chicken thighs simmer in a tangy lemon-mustard onion sauce, with caramelized summer corn adding smoky sweetness to every plate.
Total time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: Approximately $11–$13, plus pantry staples
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and fiber-rich summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A dry Chenin Blanc complements the sweet onions while balancing the lemon, mustard, and chile.
Details
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 pound $5.99
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Sweet Onion1 large onion $1.66
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Lemon1 lemon $0.89
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Dijon mustard2 tablespoons
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Garlic2 cloves
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Cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 1/4 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Water1/2 cup
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Cilantro Bunch1/4 cup chopped cilantro $1.19
Instructions
- Thinly slice 1 large sweet onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, shuck 2 ears bi-color corn and cut off the kernels, zest and juice 1 lemon, and chop 1/4 cup cilantro.
- Combine 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs with the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kernels from 2 ears bi-color corn in an even layer, season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until tender and charred in spots; transfer to a plate.
- Lift the marinated 1 pound chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet, sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side, and transfer it to a clean plate.
- Add 1 sliced large sweet onion and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir in all the reserved marinade and 1/2 cup water, bring to a full simmer for 1 minute, then return the seared 1 pound chicken thighs to the skillet. Cover and braise for 12 to 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Divide the braised chicken, sweet onion, and lemon-mustard sauce between two plates; spoon the charred kernels from 2 ears bi-color corn alongside and finish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.