One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce with caramelized carrots, all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 35 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear skin side down for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 3 minutes, then remove from pot and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 medium chopped carrots to the pot; sauté for 5 minutes until carrots begin to soften and garlic is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup and 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, mixing well to coat the carrots and garlic.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Return chicken thighs to the pot, skin side up, nestling them among the carrots.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the dish before serving for a bright herbal note.

Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with One-Pot Maple Mustard Chicken with Carrots?

Canadian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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