Description
Savor golden roasted chicken with honey mustard & citrus potatoes, a culinary masterpiece that blends zesty citrus notes with succulent poultry. Mediterranean flavors dance on your plate, promising a delightful dining experience that satisfies and delights.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Starches:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 680 grams / 24 ounces)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (42 grams) honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Hot water, as needed
- Extra honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the roasting pan and preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the chicken and potatoes.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together zesty orange juice, fruity olive oil, tangy mustard, sweet honey, aromatic oregano, and seasonings in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat potato chunks in the marinade, ensuring each piece is generously covered with the flavorful mixture.
- Spread the marinated potatoes across the roasting pan in a single, even layer to promote uniform roasting.
- Reuse the marinade bowl to coat chicken thighs, allowing them to absorb the citrusy and herbal flavors.
- Carefully position the chicken thighs atop the potatoes in the roasting pan, drizzling any remaining marinade over the entire dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 to 1½ hours, monitoring the chicken’s internal temperature until it reaches 165°F and potatoes become tender and golden.
- Midway through cooking, inspect the pan and add a small amount of hot water if the potatoes appear to be drying out.
- Once done, remove from oven and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with an extra drizzle of honey for enhanced sweetness.
Notes
- Marinate chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor infusion and more tender meat texture.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for juicier results and richer taste compared to boneless cuts.
- Select waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes that hold shape better during roasting and absorb marinades beautifully.
- Gluten-free adaptation: Confirm mustard is gluten-free and replace with Dijon or whole grain mustard if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg