Sheet pan maple dijon chicken. Whether you are planning a quick weeknight dinner, meal prepping for the week, or looking for a flavorful dish for your next gathering, this baked chicken recipe proves that making an delicious meal doesn’t required advanced cooking skills. The easy, oven baked dinner combines juicy chicken, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and a flavorful maple dijon sauce on a single baking tray. A simple, flavor-packed dinner that feels gourmet!
Why I Love This Flavor Packed Dinner
This delicious meal is basically a simple yet complete oven roasted meal prepared on a single baking tray. Chicken is coated in a sweet and savory maple dijon sauce, then roasted alongside vegetables until the meat is cooked through and vegetables are lightly caramelized. Even though the recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward cooking method, this dish relies on the oven to do most of the work.
The first rule to creating perfectly delicious juicy chicken is avoiding overcrowding the tray. Make sure there’s enough room for the hot air to circulate around the ingredients that will allow the surfaces to brown. Cut the vegetables evenly to avoid overdone and undercooked vegetables. Also, make sure to pat dry the veggies to discourage steaming. Don’t use too much maple syrup and adjust the sweetness to balance the flavor of mustard. When it comes to the vegetables, I like to use seasonal vegetables, sweet potato, broccoli, brussel sprouts, parsnips, all work well in this recipe.
Key Ingredients In Maple Dijon Chicken
- Chicken - Boneless or bone-in, both work well.
- Maple syrup - Use pure maple syrup, not maple flavored syrup.
- Dijon mustard - Keeps the chicken bright and savory.
- Apple cider vinegar - Balances the sweetness of maple syrup.
- Vegetables - Use seasonal, sweet potato and brussel sprouts.
- Herbs - Dried thyme
How To Make Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken
Step 1 - Mix the maple dijon glaze
Combine together all the ingredients for the glaze including maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, thyme and smoked paprika. Whisk until the mixture looks smooth and evenly combined. The glaze should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but thin enough to brush over the chicken.
Step 2 - Coat the chicken and bake
Place all the veggies on the baking tray. Toss with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with the glaze, salt and pepper, and place them among the veggies. Spoon the remaining glaze over the chicken, and roast.
Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken
Ingredients
For maple dijon glaze:
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For chicken and vegetables:
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 1 cup brussel sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Line a large, rimmed baking tray with baking paper.
- To make the maple dijon glaze, combine together maple syrup, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and paprika in a small bowl.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add the glaze, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss chicken with the glaze.
- Place vegetables on the prepared baking tray.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the chicken on the tray among the vegetables, leaving a little space between each piece.
- Bake for about 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Ideally, the internal temperature should reach 74ºC (165ºF).
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Dijon Chicken
Is chicken thigh or chicken breast better for this maple dijon chicken?
Both are suitable. Chicken thighs are generally more forgiving because the high fat content helps them stay moist.
Can I use honey instead of maple syrup?
Yes. Honey can replace maple syrup, although it has a different flavor and brown more quickly.
How do I stop the maple dijon glaze from burning?
Use the recommended oven temperature and monitor the tray toward the end of cooking.
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