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 mistaken 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

• 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 a whole meal. The sauce is completely killer! We use entire 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: Crimson 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 use common Dijon, however the entire grain offers you these lovely little mustard seeds.
• Salted Butter: When 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 like. You would additionally use maple syrup.

Saline-Injected vs. Pure Hen:

When shopping for hen, you may discover some packages labeled as “saline-injected” or “enhanced.” These are hen breasts which were injected with a saltwater answer to protect them and make them look good within the show case. Whereas this can assist maintain the hen moist, it may well additionally have an effect on how your greens cook 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. When you’re utilizing saline-injected hen, think about 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 very best outcomes, examine the label and intention for pure hen if you need the crispiest veggies. Plus, you received’t be paying that more money per pound for water weight!

Vegetable Choices

Potatoes: This recipe requires purple 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. When you favor 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 fairly than creamy/waxy.

Different Veggies: Need extra veggies? Carrots and Brussels sprouts are each nice choices which have the same 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 additional 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 flippantly caramelized edges. Be happy to make use of whichever one works for you.