Maple Chicken & Carrots Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees f.

step 2

• STEP 2.Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

step 3

• STEP 3.In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.

step 4

• STEP 4.Add chicken thighs and sear 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken thighs and transfer to a plate. (save pan drippings.)

step 5

• STEP 5.Add apple cider vinegar to the skillet and scrape up bottom bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.

step 6

• STEP 6.Add garlic, maple syrup, mustard, thyme, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over thighs.

step 7

• STEP 7.In a medium bowl, toss carrots with remaining tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

step 8

• STEP 8.Nestle carrots into skillet and bake until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender, 20 minutes.

step 9

• STEP 9.Serve with pan sauce.