Herb-Mustard Butter Chicken Thighs

Basil Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned.
  2. Stir together butter, basil, and mustard; spread butter mixture over chicken. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 10 minutes or until done.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 (24-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together asparagus, oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
  2. Roast 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
  3. Meanwhile, cook potatoes according to package directions. Stir in basil.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
228
193
421
Fat (g) 15 12 27
Sat. Fat (g) 6 5 11
Protein (g) 22 4 26
Carb (g) 0 17 17
Fiber (g) 0 3 3
Sodium (mg) 326 483 809

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