Honey-Mustard Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard sauce, served with caramelized roasted sweet potatoes.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 8 (bone-in, skin-on, 4 oz each) chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 (peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes) sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, 4 oz each) dry with paper towels. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
- Step 3: Place chicken in a single layer in a roasting pan, then brush with half of the honey-mustard mixture. Arrange 2 peeled sweet potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) around the chicken.
- Step 4: Brush sweet potatoes with remaining honey-mustard mixture and roast for 40-45 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are golden and tender.