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Gluten Free Honey Mustard Chicken
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Whole30 "Honey" Mustard Chicken Bake

This Paleo + Whole30 Chicken Bake is full of juicy chicken thighs, crispy roasted potatoes + a creamy, dreamy, date-sweetened whole grain mustard sauce. It ticks all of the meal-time boxes + comes together so easily. This is a meal the entire family will ask for again + again.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: casserole, chicken bake, chicken thigh, dates, honey, honey mustard, mustard, paleo, whole30
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 large white potatoes, chopped
  • 1 large white onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
  • 1 cup full fat, canned coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 4 large medjool dates* * can use 2 tbsp honey if not Whole30
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 dash pepper

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the oven to 400f or 200c.
  • In a blender or a food processor, combine the coconut milk, dijon + wholegrain mustard, dates, salt + pepper. Blend until smooth.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan (I prefer a cast iron), add the oil. Season the chicken thighs with salt + pepper + sear in the pan for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown. (Don't worry, they won't be cooked through yet!).
  • Remove the chicken + set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the same pan. Sauté until tender - roughly 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chopped potatoes + mustard sauce to the hot pan. Stir until everything is coated. 
  • Nestle the chicken thighs back into the pan, tossing in the sauce at the bottom of the pan.
  • Place the entire saucepan into the oven for roughly 45 minutes to one hour, until your potatoes are crispy on the outside + tender on the inside.

Notes

** Feel free to use any oil to sear the chicken breasts. To keep this recipe Whole30, be sure to use either coconut oil, olive oil, ghee or avocado oil.
* Any dates will work to sweeten this sauce, however medjool dates are quite large. If using a smaller sized date, be sure to throw in a few extra! Or use honey if you aren't Whole30!
* Depending on the size of our chicken thighs, the make take a bit more or a bit less in the oven - it might be wise to check on it after 30 if your things are small!