Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken with Fall Veggies is a cozy one-pan meal made with juicy chicken breasts glazed in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce, roasted alongside caramelized sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. It is a balanced, flavorful, and easy seasonal dinner perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Spread vegetables on the pan and roast for 15 minutes.
- Whisk Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make sauce.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and brush with half the sauce.
- Remove vegetables from oven and push them to the sides of the pan.
- Place chicken in the center and brush with remaining sauce.
- Roast for 15–18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan or vegetables will steam instead of roast.
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
- Adjust maple syrup for more or less sweetness.
- Cut vegetables evenly for uniform cooking.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
