Honey Mustard Chicken Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender chicken thighs with honey mustard sauce, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon paprika
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Roasted Potatoes

10 - 1½ pounds baby potatoes, halved
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare for baking.
02 - Combine Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk until well incorporated.
03 - Dry chicken thighs with paper towels; place in a large bowl, pour half of the marinade over them, and toss to ensure even coating. Reserve remaining marinade.
04 - Place chicken thighs on one side of a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - In a separate bowl, toss halved potatoes with olive oil, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; spread them evenly on the other side of the baking sheet.
06 - Bake the chicken and potatoes for 25 minutes until partly cooked.
07 - Remove baking sheet; brush reserved marinade over chicken, then turn the potatoes to promote even roasting.
08 - Return the sheet to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and potatoes are crisp and tender.
09 - Optionally sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over chicken and potatoes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple preparation for an impressive dinner
  • Perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavors the whole family will love
02 -
  • You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts but adjust cooking time accordingly
  • Mustard and honey are allergens: always check labels if serving gluten-free guests
03 -
  • For extra crispy skin broil chicken and potatoes for 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Use a basting brush to evenly coat the chicken with marinade halfway through baking
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