Honey-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus

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Crispy chicken thighs glazed in a tangy honey-mustard sauce, paired with perfectly roasted asparagus for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Dijon mustard, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus to the skillet, toss with pan drippings, and roast for 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour the mustard mixture over the chicken and asparagus, then return to oven for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 lemon slices before serving.

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