Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese
Juicy honey mustard chicken paired with cheesy roasted asparagus! A one-pan meal full of flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
- Oven
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- to taste Salt and black pepper
For the Roasted Asparagus
- 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Place the marinated chicken on a separate baking dish or beside the asparagus if space allows.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the asparagus and return to the oven until melted.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with cheesy asparagus on the side.