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Panko-Crusted Roast Chicken Thighs With Mustard and Thyme

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Bobbi Lin

Who isn’t looking for a quick-to-make, easy-to-love dinner for busy weeknights? This roast chicken recipe will become one of your MVPs.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

¾

cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs, read more about other ways to use them here)

4

tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

¼

cup Dijon mustard

2

tablespoons thyme leaves, plus 3 sprigs

8

skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, patted dry

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1

pound medium carrots, scrubbed, cut into 3-inch pieces, halved lengthwise if thick

2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a rack in highest position in oven; preheat to 450°. Place panko in a small bowl. Mash butter, mustard, and thyme leaves in another small bowl with a fork (it will be a little lumpy). 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.

    Step 2

    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 though, 25–30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Heat broiler. Broil chicken and carrots just until 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.

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  • It was very tender and juicy but a bit bland. I would add some red pepper flakes next time. I cut the carrots too thin and they burned a bit but still tasted fine. With the panko it’s a recipe that could go in many directions

    • judymanynamed

    • California

    • 1/15/2018

  • My husband made this tonight; easy to make and delicious. Would definitely keep this recipe and cook again.

    • Anonymous

    • Los Angeles

    • 1/29/2018

  • What a great recipe! I went ahead and doubled the amount of Thyme because I love it and the chicken turned out beautifully. Add additional spices like cumin and paprika to really bring out the flavor.

    • Anonymous

    • Columbus, Ohio

    • 3/14/2018

  • Super chicken recipe! Super easy and fast to make and tastes wonderfully. One of our favorite recipes. Chicken turned out very tender and juicy.

    • Anonymous

    • Indiana

    • 8/5/2018

  • Where can I get panko breadcrumbs without added sugar? Thanks.

    • Anonymous

    • 12/19/2018

  • So delicious and really simple! I've never done a sheet pan meal like this, and it turned out great. I'm not a big carrot fan, but I was eating these off the tray while waiting for dinner.

    • rossweisman

    • Philadelphia

    • 1/3/2019

  • Added a little cumin and cayenne to the chicken for extra flavor and it was awesome. Watch carefully when it’s broiling to avoid burning the panko. Definitely would make this again.

    • Anonymous

    • Baltimore

    • 1/15/2019