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Flavorful Maple Mustard Chicken One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan chicken dinner featuring a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
  • 1 cup baby carrots or chopped regular carrots (optional)
  • 1 cup green beans or asparagus tips (optional)
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear without moving for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  5. Flip the chicken thighs and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  8. Pour the sauce into the skillet, stirring to warm and loosen browned bits from the bottom.
  9. Add the veggies (carrots, green beans, red onion) to the skillet and stir to coat lightly in the sauce.
  10. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them among the veggies. Scatter thyme sprigs over the top.
  11. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  13. Spoon the pan sauce and roasted veggies onto plates with the chicken. If sauce is too thin, simmer briefly on stove to thicken before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Let chicken rest after baking. Adjust maple syrup sweetness to taste. For a spicy kick, add cayenne or chipotle pepper. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently to keep skin crisp.

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