Description
A deliciously easy Honey Mustard Chicken baked with hearty potatoes and mixed beans, offering a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (Approx. 1.5 lbs)
Vegetables and Beans
- 4 medium potatoes (Approx. 2 lbs, diced into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 can mixed beans (15 oz, drained and rinsed)
Marinade
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the chicken and vegetables evenly.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken thighs into the marinade and thoroughly coat each piece. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare Vegetables and Beans: In a baking dish or large skillet, add the diced potatoes and the drained, rinsed mixed beans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the potato and bean mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Add Remaining Marinade: Pour any leftover marinade over the chicken and vegetables to enhance the flavor throughout.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to cook the ingredients gently.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) with a nicely browned surface.
- Rest and Serve: Take the dish out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving to add a fresh touch.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer, up to 2 hours, for deeper flavor.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier meat, but boneless can also be used.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels based on preference.
- Make sure potatoes are diced evenly for uniform cooking.
- Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds color and a subtle herbaceous flavor but can be omitted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with vegetables and beans
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken, Baked Chicken Thighs, Potatoes and Beans, Easy Dinner, One-pan Meal, Healthy Chicken Recipe
