Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Vegetables - A healthier option when you want a quick and easy dinner! And we have some exciting news!
Before I start with my grumblings about dieting and exercise, I've got some really exciting news!!
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Ok, now I can have my little mid-week moan....
No longer motivated after the weekend, and still too far away from the next weekend to be excited about all the naughty foods I'm going to to eat, I'm starting to get a little hangry.
Also, its' very easy to turn to fish fingers for dinner, because, hey, mid-week cooking can sometimes be a chore (side note - I actually think fish fingers make a pretty good dinner when you're short on time. Who doesn't love a fish finger butty - either shop bought or homemade?).
But if you are feeling a little put-off with the idea of spending more then 10 minutes in the kitchen, yet you want something homemade that doesn't send you falling off the 'i'm trying to be good/eat more veggies' path, this dinner is the one.
Speaking of falling off the 'I'm trying to be good' path.....
That's me. 100%.
I'm REALLY struggling at the moment. Low on energy, can't seem to get my head fully into work, want to eat all the bad things (isn't it strange how it's easy to motivate yourself to go to Tesco to buy 3 chocolate bars and a pick n' mix, but the thought of picking up that pair of dirty socks the kids have left in the middle of the living room feels too much).
I'm sure if I pushed through for a couple of days, exercising, eating good-for-you stuff and drinking lots of water, it would work wonders at getting everything back on track. I just need someone to kick my butt for those couple of days!!
Chris and I went out on Friday to celebrate hitting a new record of getting half a million views on the blog in January (if you came and visited, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! - it means the world to me that you guys like my recipes and come back to see more xx).
A few (ahem) cocktails were drunk and I almost uploaded a video of me downing a shot of pineapple rum to Instagram stories. Fortunately I saw sense and realised (after uploading a video of my zombie cocktail being set on fire) that social media plus alcohol isn't the best idea.
Anyway, the Saturday hangover lasted all day, and the laziness still hasn't left me.
I rarely drink more than one G&T at the weekend, and I very rarely go out and drink shots of rum, so I think my body is trying to tell me not to do that again in the near future.
Time to get back on track - and for that I'm taking baby steps with a healthier dinner that takes next to no effort ????
The Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken with Vegetables recipe:
Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 chicken breasts
- 2 large red-skinned potatoes - such as Albert Bartlett, chopped into bite-size chunks
- 1 large sweet potato - peeled and chopped into bite-size chunks
- 1 large carrot - peeled and chopped into chunks
- 1 large red onion - peeled and sliced into thick wedges
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 220 g tender-stem broccoli - broken into thin stems
- 150 g green beans - trimmed
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley - to serve
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F
- Mix together the honey, mustard, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts on a large baking tray/sheet pan. Brush the honey-mustard mixture all over the chicken breasts (it will pour off a little, that's fine).
- Arrange the potatoes, carrots and onion wedges around the chicken.
- Drizzle two tablespoons of the oil over the chicken and vegetables, then sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Move the vegetables around the sheet pan a little, using a spatula, and baste any juice over the chicken breasts (especially any of the mustard sauce that may have poured off the chicken).
- Add the green beans to the sheet pan and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the broccoli and drizzle the remaining oil over the brocolli and the green beans. Cook for a further 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Slice the chicken breasts and dish out the chicken and vegetables onto four plates (no need to slice if you prefer to serve to 3 people).
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
✎ Notes
Nutrition
Elyssa Barcellos says
It sounded amazing. I don't understand how your chicken is all crispy and browned though?! I just have white baked barely covered chicken and the juice is making the veggies get no color as well. Followed directions completely and mine looks nothing like yours.. sad.
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi Elyssa, Did you brush it with the honey/wholegrain mustard/sugar glaze? The glaze should help the chicken skin go a nice golden brown in the oven.
john wilson says
this has gone down really well in our house tonight and will be a regular meal for us!
Jane Grady says
I noticed that carrots were mentioned in the directions but not in the Ingredient list. It's not a huge deal, just wanted to let you know to make your recipe accurate for the site. I put carrots in it anyway, very good recipe.
Chris Corbishley says
Thanks Jane, i have updated the recipe
Chris
Mo Stockdale says
Made this traybake tonight,absolutely delicious , every time I make one of your recipes they are always a massive success, thanks
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Aren't sheet pan recipes the best?! I love loading mine up with whatever veggies we have in the fridge. It makes clean up so simple!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Congrats on the milestone with your traffic. That's huge. And very excited for you about the new Tuesday series. That's a great idea!
Leslie says
Whole grain mustard and chicken are a match made in heaven! I love sheet pan suppers. This sounds delicious! I'm also eyeing those brown sugar glazed clementines!
Linda @ With A Blast says
I love the vegetables you paired up with the honey mustard chicken and the whole dish looks mouthwatering ! (Had to laugh re your "almost" oops in posting the pic to Instagram!)
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
This sounds delicious - I'm always on board for anything honey mustard!! Also, I'm loving the idea of your new 20-minute meal video series - "real-life cooking" is my favorite kind! 🙂
Nancy Bryant says
This looks delicious and loving the mix of vegetables! I like how quick and easy this can be made, so perfect for a healthy everyday meal!