Description
Succulent honey mustard glazed chicken elevates dinner with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp roasted vegetables complement the golden-brown chicken, creating a harmonious meal that delivers both comfort and deliciousness you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) baby carrots
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) broccoli florets
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cherry tomatoes
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F and creating a non-stick surface with parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by blending Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing vessel until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Position chicken breasts strategically on the prepared baking sheet, then lavishly coat each piece with the honey mustard mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a colorful vegetable medley by combining baby carrots, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a separate container, seasoning with olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Distribute the seasoned vegetables around the glazed chicken, creating a unified culinary landscape on the baking sheet.
- Roast the entire ensemble in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken achieves a safe internal temperature of 165°F and the vegetables reach a tender, caramelized state.
- Extract the baking sheet from the oven and allow the dish to rest for a brief 5-minute interval, permitting flavors to settle and juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality honey for a richer, more complex glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the chicken.
- Pat chicken breasts dry before applying glaze to ensure maximum flavor absorption and crispy exterior.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preferences to keep the dish exciting.
- For a low-carb version, replace root vegetables with low-carb alternatives like zucchini or cauliflower florets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg