Description
A quick and vibrant one-pan dish featuring golden, crispy chicken cubes glazed with a tangy, slightly sweet honey mustard sauce, paired with tender-crisp roasted asparagus. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken until golden browned on edges
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and garlic
Sprinkle thyme over chicken and drizzle with honey mustard glaze
Place asparagus in the pan around the chicken
Transfer to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked and asparagus is tender
Notes
Use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian option
Swap asparagus with green beans or broccoli if unavailable
Add lemon zest to the glaze for extra brightness
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 3 chicken pieces + 1 cup asparagus)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg