Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce, served with a medley of roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Arrange the mixed vegetables around the chicken in the baking dish.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
Feel free to use any seasonal vegetables you prefer.
Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg