Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Root Vegetable Mash

Name: Mustard-Glazed Chicken with Root Vegetable Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Scandinavian
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounces each) chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme; 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots; 2 medium, peeled and diced parsnips; 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken thighs glazed with Dijon honey mustard, accompanied by a creamy mash of roasted carrots and parsnips.

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each) chicken thighs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves, minced garlic
1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
2 medium, peeled and diced parsnips
2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme in a small bowl. Season chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Place chicken in a baking dish, brush with half the mustard mixture, and roast for 25 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce and roast 10-15 minutes longer until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: While chicken roasts, place diced carrots, parsnips, and potatoes in a pot with cold water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Drain vegetables and return to pot. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.