Baked Honey Dijon Hen and Potatoes

That is a kind of straightforward weeknight dinners that can go away you eager to lick the plate clear! I’m all about honey Dijon something, and you’ll’t go mistaken with an entire dinner made in a single pan, and coated in that superb sauce.

For extra scrumptious Dijon recipes, attempt our Honey Dijon Garlic Roasted Pork Tenderloin.

Why Our Recipe

• Hen and potatoes come collectively to make a hearty, filling meal in a single pan.
• Entire grain mustard, butter, and honey make for essentially the most scrumptious sauce.
• Simple to place collectively. Use both a 9×13 pan or a sheet pan.

We took our deliciously addictive Honey Roasted Smashed Potatoes and turned it into an entire meal. The sauce is completely killer! We use complete grain Dijon mustard for texture and for style—it actually makes this dish particular.

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: You need evenly sized rooster breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase rooster that hasn’t been injected with saline for greatest outcomes.
• Potatoes: Pink maintain their form nicely, however it’s also possible to use Yukon gold, yellow, or child potatoes. Ideally only a potato with a skinny pores and skin that you simply don’t need to peel.
• Entire Grain Dijon Mustard: You need to use common Dijon, however the entire grain offers you these lovely little mustard seeds.
• Salted Butter: In the event you solely have unsalted, simply add an additional pinch of salt. Make certain the butter is melted.
• Honey: Use no matter taste of honey you favor. You may additionally use maple syrup.

Saline-Injected vs. Pure Hen:

When shopping for rooster, you may discover some packages labeled as “saline-injected” or “enhanced.” These are rooster breasts which have been injected with a saltwater resolution to protect them and make them look good within the show case. Whereas this might help hold the rooster moist, it might probably additionally have an effect on how your greens cook dinner.

Saline-injected rooster tends to launch extra liquid throughout roasting, which may result in soggy greens, as the additional moisture prevents them from crisping up. In the event you’re utilizing saline-injected rooster, take into account roasting the veggies on a separate pan to maintain them good and crispy.

Pure, un-enhanced rooster doesn’t launch as a lot liquid, permitting your potatoes and broccoli to roast completely alongside the rooster. For the most effective outcomes, examine the label and purpose for pure rooster in order for you the crispiest veggies. Plus, you received’t be paying that extra cash per pound for water weight!

Vegetable Choices

Potatoes: This recipe requires crimson child potatoes for his or her dimension and creamy texture. You may as well swap for Yukon gold potatoes, which have the same, waxy texture. In the event you choose russet or candy potatoes, you should utilize these as a substitute, though the feel and consistency differs as a result of excessive starch content material, which makes them extra fluffy and crumbly somewhat than creamy/waxy.

Different Veggies: Need extra veggies? Carrots and Brussels sprouts are each nice choices which have the same density and cooking time. When you’re at it, it’s also possible to throw in a chopped onion (yellow or white), and even some yams!

Sheet Pan or 9×13

The recipe as written requires a 9×13 pan, however it’s also possible to use a sheet pan to make this dinner. What’s the distinction? Utilizing a 9×13 pan will maintain in additional steam and juices, leading to a saucier bake that retains the rooster and potatoes additional moist. That is nice if you wish to spoon a number of the pan juices over this dish when serving for added taste.

A sheet pan permits extra liquid to evaporate, making a barely crispier texture on the rooster and potatoes. The potatoes can have calmly caramelized edges. Be happy to make use of whichever one works for you.