Family-Friendly Honey Mustard Chicken Traybake

Family mealtimes should be one of the most rewarding moments of the day, but often, the biggest challenge is getting everyone to enjoy the same meal. Catering to different palates can leave many of us stuck in a rut, repeating the same handful of ‘safe’ dishes. This recipe is designed to change that.

This Honey Mustard Chicken Traybake offers a refreshing and simple solution to take the stress out of dinnertime. It’s a complete, nutritious meal all cooked on one tray, meaning minimal fuss and cleanup. With juicy chicken, golden potatoes, and sweet carrots roasted in a tangy glaze, it’s a comforting favorite with familiar flavors that will appeal to everyone at the table.

Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 600g)
• 500g baby potatoes, halved
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thick batons
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F, Gas Mark 6). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
2. On the baking tray, toss the halved potatoes, carrot batons, and red onion wedges with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer.
3. Roast the vegetables for 20 minutes until they begin to soften and lightly brown.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, wholegrain mustard, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
5. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the honey mustard sauce and toss until they are completely coated.
6. After 20 minutes, remove the baking tray from the oven. Nestle the sauce-coated chicken thighs amongst the partially cooked vegetables.
7. Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear when pierced) and the vegetables are tender and golden.
8. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

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