Mustard-Glazed Chicken Breasts with Roasted Carrots and Green Beans
Chicken breasts coated in a tangy mustard-honey glaze, served alongside caramelized carrots and tender green beans.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 pound carrots
- 12 ounces green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2, zested and juiced lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 1.5 pounds chicken breasts dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Toss 1 pound carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; spread on a sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Whisk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Step 4: After 10 minutes, add 12 ounces green beans to the sheet pan with carrots, brush chicken breasts with the mustard mixture, and place chicken on top of vegetables.
- Step 5: Continue roasting for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender with slight caramelization.