Here’s a great recipe for Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese:
Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Honey Mustard Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (for topping, optional)
For the Roasted Asparagus with Cheese:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat them evenly with the honey mustard sauce.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F or 75°C).
- If using cheese, sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar over the chicken in the last 5 minutes of baking.
2. Roast the Asparagus:
- While the chicken is baking, place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese in the last 2 minutes of roasting.
3. Serve:
- Plate the honey mustard chicken alongside the cheesy roasted asparagus.
- Drizzle extra honey mustard sauce over the chicken if desired.
Tips & Variations
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Add more veggies like cherry tomatoes or mushrooms to the asparagus tray.
- Use whole-grain mustard for a more textured sauce.
- Swap the cheese: Try Gruyère or Gouda for a different flavor.
Enjoy your Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese! Let me know if you’d like more variations.