Honey-Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots
Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard sauce, paired with caramelized carrots for a simple, family-friendly dinner.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, then season with salt and pepper. Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
- Step 2: Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Arrange chicken thighs on top.
- Step 3: Brush honey-mustard mixture over chicken. Pour chicken broth around vegetables. Bake 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and carrots are tender.