Maple Mustard Chicken Legs

Maple Mustard Chicken Legs

#Sodium Smart #Easy Prep

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • chicken legs
    2 unit
  • dijon mustard
    2 tbsp
  • fry seasoning
    1 tsp
  • green beans
    4 oz
  • maple syrup
    2 tbsp
  • nutmeg
    ¼ tsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • pecans
    2 oz
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • sour cream
    2 tbsp
  • sweet potato
    1 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • medium pot
  • small bowl
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels and season all over with fry seasoning , salt , and black pepper . Drizzle with olive oil and rub to evenly coat with seasoning. Place skin sides up on one side of a baking sheet . Roast on top rack ⏱️ 20 minutes .
    chicken legs: 2 unit, fry seasoning: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, olive oil: 1 tbsp
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, peel and dice sweet potato into ½-inch pieces. Place in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender ⏱️ 15 minutes . Drain and return sweet potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream , butter , and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth. Season generously with salt and pepper. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    sweet potato: 1 unit, sour cream: 2 tbsp, butter: 2 tbsp, nutmeg: ¼ tsp
  3. 3
    While sweet potatoes cook, in a small bowl , combine maple syrup and dijon mustard . Season with salt and pepper. Microwave until slightly thickened ⏱️ 30 seconds . Set aside.
    maple syrup: 2 tbsp, dijon mustard: 2 tbsp
  4. 4
    Once chicken has roasted ⏱️ 20 minutes , remove baking sheet from oven. Add green beans to empty side; using tongs, toss with a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Return to oven until chicken is cooked through and green beans are tender and slightly crisp ⏱️ 10 minutes .
    green beans: 4 oz
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, roughly chop pecans . When green beans and chicken are done, remove sheet from oven. Transfer chicken to a plate, then sprinkle pecans over green beans. Return to oven until nuts are toasted ⏱️ 1 minutes .
    pecans: 2 oz
  6. 6
    Divide chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans between plates. Spoon maple mustard sauce over chicken and serve. If sauce is too thick, microwave for ⏱️ 5 seconds before spooning over chicken.