Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
This is the baseline for the page: chicken breasts, sweet potato cubes, Brussels sprouts and apple wedges under a maple and Dijon glaze with garlic, thyme and cider vinegar. The catch is the breast.
Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes35
minutesThis is the baseline for the page: chicken breasts, sweet potato cubes, Brussels sprouts and apple wedges under a maple and Dijon glaze with garlic, thyme and cider vinegar. The catch is the breast.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets about 3/4 inch thick
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
12 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 large apple, cored and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle and line a half sheet pan with parchment.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and a little pepper, and spread them over half the pan.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 10 minutes while you make the glaze, because they need a head start.
- Whisk the maple syrup, Dijon, cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, the remaining oil and salt in a bowl, and pour half of it over the chicken cutlets.
- Toss the Brussels sprouts and apple wedges with a spoonful of the remaining glaze, then pull the pan out and add them with the chicken in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes, until the sprouts have browned edges and the sweet potatoes are starting to brown.
- Brush the rest of the glaze over the chicken and roast for 8 to 10 minutes more, until the thickest piece reads 165°F inside.
- Rest the pan for 5 minutes, spoon the pan juices over everything and serve straight from the pan.
Notes
- Cut the cutlets to the same thickness so they finish together. Swap the apple for pear if that is what you have. Leftovers keep 3 days covered in the fridge and reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes.
Why the breast needs care
Chicken breast dries out quickly, so slicing it into even cutlets is the key. They cook in about the same time as the vegetables with the head start. The glaze brushed late keeps the chicken moist.
The head start for the sweet potatoes is what makes this pan work. They take longer than anything else, and without it they would still be firm when the chicken is done.
Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken swaps
Honey works in place of maple. Parsnips can replace the sweet potato. Do not use pre-sliced thin cutlets from the store without checking the time, since they dry out faster.
What to serve
A simple green salad or buttered rice. The pan juices make a quick sauce for either.
This is a good meal-prep pan. Slice the leftover chicken and pack it with the vegetables for lunch the next day.
The common mistake
Pieces of different thickness. Even cutlets finish together, which saves you from dry ends and an undercooked middle.
Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Ingredients: 12, led by boneless skinless chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apple
Tips for Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Cut the cutlets to the same thickness so they finish together. Swap the apple for pear if that is what you have. Leftovers keep 3 days covered in the fridge and reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes.
Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts FAQ
How long does Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts take?
Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts takes 35 minutes of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts serve?
This recipe makes 4 servings.
What do I need to make Maple-Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts?
12 ingredients, led by boneless skinless chicken breasts, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apple. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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