Baked Honey Dijon Rooster and Potatoes

That is a kind of straightforward weeknight dinners that may go away you eager to lick the plate clear! I’m all about honey Dijon something, and you may’t go unsuitable with a whole 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

• Rooster and potatoes come collectively to make a hearty, filling meal in a single pan.
• Entire grain mustard, butter, and honey make for probably 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 a whole meal. The sauce is totally killer! We use entire grain Dijon mustard for texture and for style—it actually makes this dish particular.

Ingredient Notes

• Rooster Breasts: You need evenly sized rooster breasts for even cooking. Attempt to purchase rooster that hasn’t been injected with saline for finest outcomes.
• Potatoes: Purple maintain their form effectively, 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 should peel.
• Entire Grain Dijon Mustard: You should utilize common Dijon, however the entire grain provides you these stunning little mustard seeds.
• Salted Butter: When you 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 might additionally use maple syrup.

Saline-Injected vs. Pure Rooster:

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

Saline-injected rooster tends to launch extra liquid throughout roasting, which might result in soggy greens, as the additional moisture prevents them from crisping up. When you’re utilizing saline-injected rooster, contemplate 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 perfect outcomes, test the label and intention for pure rooster if you’d like the crispiest veggies. Plus, you gained’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 identical, waxy texture. When you desire russet or candy potatoes, you should utilize these as a substitute, though the feel and consistency differs because of the 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 an identical 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 further moist. That is nice if you wish to spoon among 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 may have flippantly caramelized edges. Be at liberty to make use of whichever one works for you.