Honey Mustard Baked Chicken with Yams and Broccoli

This delightful dish combines tender, juicy baked chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze with roasted yams and broccoli. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes it a healthy and hearty meal that’s sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– Salt and pepper to taste

For the Yams and Broccoli:
– 2 large yams, peeled and cubed
– 3 cups broccoli florets
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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

Step 2: Prepare the Honey Mustard Sauce
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 3: Coat the Chicken
1. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
2. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.

Step 4: Roast the Yams and Broccoli
1. On a separate baking sheet, spread out the cubed yams.
2. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
4. Add the broccoli florets to the same baking sheet, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine with the yams.
5. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until the yams are tender and the broccoli is slightly crispy.

Step 5: Bake the Chicken
1. While the veggies are roasting, place the baking dish with the chicken in the oven.
2. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink in the center.

Step 6: Serve
1. Serve the baked chicken with a generous portion of roasted yams and broccoli on the side.
2. Drizzle any remaining honey mustard sauce from the baking dish over the top of the chicken for extra flavor.

Enjoy this delicious and nutritious meal that will surely become a family favorite!