Description
This One Pan Maple Mustard Chicken recipe features tender boneless chicken thighs baked with baby potatoes and carrots coated in a flavorful maple mustard sauce. It’s an easy, wholesome dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, combining savory, tangy, and sweet flavors for a comforting, gluten-free main course.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby carrots or sliced carrots
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare for even cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful maple mustard sauce.
- Arrange chicken and vegetables: Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and arrange the halved baby potatoes and carrots evenly around the chicken, creating an evenly spaced arrangement for uniform cooking.
- Coat with sauce: Pour the maple mustard sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables, then toss lightly to ensure everything is well coated in the sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Optional broil: For extra caramelization, switch to broil for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to avoid burning to get a nice glaze on top.
- Serve: Spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired for an aromatic finish.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, broil the dish for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- You can swap the carrots and potatoes for other root vegetables like parsnips or sweet potatoes.
- Leftovers make a great meal prep option and reheat well.
