Braised Chicken with Mushrooms & Leeks

The leeks get silky when they cook down in this luscious, tangy mustard sauce. Serve over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed or avocado oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 12 ounces mixed mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups sliced leek (1 medium), rinsed well
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or tarragon, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard