Name: Honey Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 2 tbsp. honey -; 1/4 c. Dijon mustard -; 1 clove garlic, minced or grated -; 1/2 tsp. lime zest -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, stems reserved -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 7 oz. Brussels sprouts, halved if large -; 1 shallot, peeled and quartered -; 1 1/2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs, 6 ounces each) -; 1 small sweet potato, about 7 oz, cut into ½” cubes 1 small -; 1 jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise, cut into ½” semi circles -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Ingredients for - Honey Mustard Chicken

1. Kosher salt

2. 2 tbsp. honey

3. 1/4 c. Dijon mustard

4. 1 clove garlic, minced or grated

5. 1/2 tsp. lime zest

6. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, stems reserved

7. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

8. 7 oz. Brussels sprouts, halved if large

9. 1 shallot, peeled and quartered

10. 1 1/2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 thighs, 6 ounces each)

11. 1 small sweet potato, about 7 oz, cut into ½” cubes 1 small

12. 1 jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise, cut into ½” semi circles

13. Kosher salt

14. Freshly ground black pepper

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.