Honey Sesame Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes
A tasty and balanced Sunday meal: golden honey-sesame chicken thighs served with crispy oven-roasted potatoes and a fresh salad. Ready in under 45 minutes for a comforting Sunday dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 chicken thighs (approx. 7 oz each)
- 2 tbsp liquid honey
- 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp whole-grain mustard
- 8 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme
- 7 oz green salad (lettuce, arugula, or mesclun mix)
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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- 1
Preheat the oven to 390°F.
- 2
Wash the potatoes and cut them into wedges. Place them in a large bowl, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Spread them out on a baking sheet.
- 3
Prepare the sauce: mix the honey, the remaining olive oil, garlic, paprika, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Clean the chicken thighs and brush them generously with the honey-garlic mixture.
- 5
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over each thigh.
- 6
Place the chicken in the oven with the potatoes. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
- 7
Halfway through cooking, baste the chicken with its juices and toss the potatoes.
- 8
Check for doneness: the skin should be golden and crispy, and the meat fully cooked through.
- 9
Meanwhile, wash the salad greens and cut the tomatoes into wedges.
- 10
Prepare the dressing: mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
- 11
Plate the meal: place a chicken thigh in the center, with potatoes and dressed salad on either side.
💡 Chef's Tip
For more caramelized chicken, increase the temperature to 430°F for the last 5 minutes. If the honey browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil during the first half of cooking. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before use for extra flavor.
