Baked Honey Dijon Hen and Potatoes

That is a kind of simple weeknight dinners that may depart you eager to lick the plate clear! I’m all about honey Dijon something, and you may’t go fallacious with an entire dinner made in a single pan, and coated in that wonderful 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.
• Straightforward 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 totally 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 hen breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase hen that hasn’t been injected with saline for greatest outcomes.
• Potatoes: Pink maintain their form properly, 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 just don’t need to peel.
• Entire Grain Dijon Mustard: You should utilize common Dijon, however the entire grain offers you these lovely little mustard seeds.
• Salted Butter: For those who solely have unsalted, simply add an additional pinch of salt. Be sure that the butter is melted.
• Honey: Use no matter taste of honey you like. You possibly can additionally use maple syrup.

Saline-Injected vs. Pure Hen:

When shopping for hen, you would possibly discover some packages labeled as “saline-injected” or “enhanced.” These are hen breasts which were injected with a saltwater resolution to protect them and make them look good within the show case. Whereas this can assist preserve the hen moist, it may well additionally have an effect on how your greens prepare dinner.

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

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

Vegetable Choices

Potatoes: This recipe requires purple child potatoes for his or her dimension and creamy texture. It’s also possible to swap for Yukon gold potatoes, which have an analogous, waxy texture. For those who favor russet or candy potatoes, you need to use these as an alternative, though the feel and consistency differs as a result of excessive starch content material, which makes them extra fluffy and crumbly moderately than creamy/waxy.

Different Veggies: Need extra veggies? Carrots and Brussels sprouts are each nice choices which have an analogous density and cooking time. Whilst 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 hen and potatoes further moist. That is nice if you wish to spoon a few 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 hen and potatoes. The potatoes can have calmly caramelized edges. Be happy to make use of whichever one works for you.