Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

This delightful recipe combines the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples with the savory goodness of seared chicken, all glazed with a luscious honey mustard sauce. It’s a one-skillet wonder that’s as delicious as it is comforting. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 2 apples, sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed
• 2/3 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 sprigs of rosemary, for the skillet

Directions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peeled and cubed sweet potato, sliced apples, and chopped fresh rosemary. Season the mixture generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the ingredients and toss them until everything is evenly coated.
2. Sear the Chicken: In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin side down, and sear them until they achieve a beautiful golden-brown color, which should take approximately 2 minutes. Once seared, remove the chicken from the skillet temporarily.
3. Prepare the Glaze: In the same skillet, add the apple cider, honey, and grainy mustard. Bring this flavorful mixture to a rapid simmer and let it cook until it reduces slightly. Then, whisk in the butter to create a luscious glaze.
4. Combine and Bake: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, this time with the skin side facing up. Scatter the sweet potato mixture and rosemary sprigs around the chicken. Turn off the heat, and transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven.
5. Bake to Perfection: Allow the dish to bake in the oven until the sweet potatoes are tender, and the chicken is cooked through. This typically takes about 20 minutes. If the sweet potatoes need more time to cook, you can transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest while you continue cooking the sweet potatoes until they reach the desired tenderness.
6. Serve with Pan Drippings: Once everything is perfectly cooked, serve the chicken, sweet potatoes, and apples together, drizzling them with the delectable pan drippings from the honey mustard glaze. This step brings all the flavors together in a harmonious and delicious way.

This Honey Mustard Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples is a balanced, flavorful, and visually appealing dish that’s bound to become a family favorite. Enjoy the combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite!