The first few days of January are always bittersweet for me. I anticipate the holidays so much, then whoosh. One second I’m eating my family’s favorite Chestnut Stuffing and playing with my niece on Christmas morning, then the next I’m home and facing a loooooong winter. As much as I’d like to rewind and relive the long Christmas weekend over and over (another helping of Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole, please), I know part of what makes the holidays special is that they come but once a year. However, that won’t stop me from leaving our Christmas tree up for at least two more weeks and savoring every last one of Grammy’s pecan tassies that I carried home on the plane, while I think about easing back into a more regular, healthy meal routine. Enter sheet pan maple dijon chicken and vegetables.
How to Make Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables
If you’re looking for simple dinner recipes that will make the transition from “holiday free-for-all cookie mode” to normal-life mode a little less painful, this Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables is ideal. (These Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Apples and Brussels Sprouts are another tasty option.)
The Ingredients
Chicken Breasts. My go-to lean protein option for easy sheet pan dinner recipes (like this Sheet Pan Italian Chicken).Carrots. Loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene along with calcium and vitamin K for overall bone health.Broccoli. Packs in the fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium.Red Onion. Become sweet and slightly caramelized in the oven.
Dijon. The base for this sensational, healthy glaze that infuses the chicken with a zippy, yet sweet, flavor.Maple Syrup. This sweet syrup is such a magical pairing with Dijon mustard. It’s also the base for this Grilled Pork Tenderloin marinade.Balsamic Vinegar. For acidity to balance out the sweetness of the maple syrup.Garlic. For a little bite and zing.Oregano + Thyme. Provide wonderful aromatics and TONS of great herbaceous flavor.Parsley. For a flourish of extra color and freshness to finish off the dish.
The Directions
Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe
Sheet Pan. A must-have for sheet pan dinners (like this Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes Apples and Brussels Sprouts).Mini Whisk. Cute and functional!Liquid Measuring Cup. Save a dish and measure and mix at the same time!
Don’t worry, maple dijon chicken and vegetables, we’ll get through January together.
More One Pan Meals
Sheet Pan Mediterranean ShrimpSheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow VegetablesFrench Onion Chicken
