Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

🍯 Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

📝 Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs if preferred)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Honey Mustard Sauce:

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard (optional, for texture)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Roasted Asparagus:

• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper

• Optional: grated Parmesan or lemon zest for garnish

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Make the Honey Mustard Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together all honey mustard sauce ingredients. Adjust sweetness and tang to taste.

3. Sear the Chicken:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown (it won’t be cooked through yet).

4. Add Sauce and Bake:

• Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken.

• Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F (74°C).

5. Roast the Asparagus:

• While the chicken is baking, place asparagus on a sheet pan.

• Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

• Roast in the oven for the last 12–15 minutes of the chicken’s cook time, or until tender-crisp.