Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables
A simple and delicious meal featuring the sweetness of maple syrup and the tangy flavor of Dijon mustard, combined with healthy vegetables for a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 8 ounces large-cut broccoli florets
- 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the carrots, broccoli, and red onion on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons of this mixture over the veggies, reserving the rest.
- Toss the veggies to coat and spread them into a single layer.
- Place the pounded chicken breasts on top of the veggies.
- Add balsamic vinegar to the reserved mixture and brush it over the chicken.
Cooking
- Roast everything in the oven until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 20-30 minutes.
- If the veggies aren’t brown enough, return them to the oven for a few more minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the maple-Dijon mixture for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand. Adjust the sweetness by adding less maple syrup, depending on your taste preference. For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture.