Roasted chicken, carrots, and potatoes in a black skillet.

Roast Chicken and Carrots with Mustard and Thyme

Bon Appetit

Ingredients 

  • 3/4 cups Bread Crumbs
  • 4 Tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Thyme Leaves Plus 3 sprigs
  • 8 Chicken Thighs Bone-in, patted dry
  • Kosher Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 lb Carrots Medium, scrubbed, cut into 3-in pieces, halved lengthwise if thyick
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Small Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Broiler

Instructions

  • Place rack in highest position in oven; preheat to 450 degrees.
  • Place panko in a small bowl. Mash butter, mustard, and thyme leaves in another small bowl with a fork.
  • Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange skin side up a rimmed baking sheet and smear all over skin side of thighs.
  • Working with 1 piece at a time, firmly press chicken, skin side down, into panko so crumbs adhere. Place back on baking sheet skin side up.
  • Arrange carrots and thyme sprigs around chicken and drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and bake until carrots are tender and chicken is cooked through, 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Broil chicken and carrots just untilo panko is golden brown and carrots are tender and browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a platter and pour pan juices over top.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roast Chicken and Carrots with Mustard and Thyme
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
521
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Potassium
 
896
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Butter, Carrots, Chicken Thighs, Dijon Mustard, Ground Black Pepper, Kosher Salt, Panko Bread Crumbs, Thyme Leaves, Vegetable Oil
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