Description
Whipping up Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken brings zesty flavor to your weeknight dinner lineup with minimal cleanup. Tender chicken breasts coated in a tangy-sweet glaze roast perfectly alongside crispy potatoes, making your meal prep a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Starches/Vegetables:
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
Seasonings/Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 400°F, preparing a large sheet pan for your entire meal preparation.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon olive oil into a smooth, glossy marinade.
- Arrange 4 chicken thighs centered on the sheet pan, coating each piece thoroughly with your honey mustard blend.
- Scatter 1 pound halved baby potatoes around the chicken, ensuring they’re spread in a single layer for even roasting.
- Distribute 1 pound trimmed green beans alongside the potatoes, creating a colorful vegetable base.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper across the entire sheet pan, enhancing the natural flavors.
- Drizzle an extra tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables to help them crisp and caramelize.
- Slide the sheet pan into the 400°F oven, roasting for exactly 30-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let the pan rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- The honey mustard marinade works best when brushed generously, creating a golden caramelized coating on the chicken.
- Arrange potatoes and green beans in a single layer for even roasting and maximum crispy edges.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F to ensure safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your mustard brand is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Sheet-Pan
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 444 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg