Ingredients for - Honey Mustard Chicken
How to cook deliciously - Honey Mustard Chicken
1. Stage
Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat the oven to 425°.
2. Stage
In a medium bowl, whisk until combined honey, Dijon, garlic, lime zest, 1 tablespoon of cilantro stems, and 1 teaspoon of oil. Transfer half of the dressing to a separate small bowl. (This will be used for the chicken).
3. Stage
Add the Brussels sprouts, shallots, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the remaining dressing in the medium bowl and toss together so everything is coated.
4. Stage
Place each chicken thigh skin-side down on a cutting board, making sure to unfold the excess flaps of skin. Trim the extra skin from around the edge of the meat so that it only hangs over about ½”. Thoroughly pat each piece dry with a paper towel, and season each piece on both sides with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
5. Stage
In a large cast iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Place the thighs skin-side down, and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, rotate each piece to ensure the fat is evenly rendered from the skin, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. (The skin should be a deep golden brown.) Transfer the chicken to a plate. Drain the fat from the pan and wipe clean.
6. Stage
In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, jalapeños, and remaining teaspoon of oil. Season with a few pinches of salt, and pepper.
7. Stage
Return the pan to medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil until it shimmers.
8. Stage
Arrange the vegetables in the pan so that the Brussels sprouts are face down around the outside edge. Next, create a ring of the sweet potatoes and jalapeño. Finally, arrange shallots, cut-side down, in the center. Place the chicken thighs on top of the sweet potatoes, jalapeño, and shallots, skin side up. Avoid covering the outer layer of Brussels sprouts to help keep them from steaming and getting too mushy.
9. Stage
Transfer the pan to the oven, and roast for 15 minutes,. The Brussels sprouts should have a deep brown coloring on their cut surface. Remove pan from the oven and brush the tops of the chicken thighs with remaining dressing. (For extra crispy skin, brush the marinade on the underside of each piece of chicken instead of on top.) Roast for an additional 5 minutes, remove from the oven, and top with chopped cilantro.