A rustic centerpiece of honey glazed golden brown chicken perfectly nestled amidst emerald roasted Brussels sprouts and vibrant orange chunks of butternut squash. A sneak peek of pomegranate seeds add tantalizing crunch and color, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs to pop in an aromatic earthy hue.

Honey Glazed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

Name: Honey Glazed Chicken with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts, 500g trimmed and halved; Butternut Squash, 1 medium peeled and cubed; Chicken Breast, 4 pieces boneless and skinless; Honey, 3 tablespoons; Mustard, 2 tablespoons; Pomegranate Seeds, for garnish optional; Rosemary, few sprigs; Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 23, 2024

This main course is a contemporary twist on the American comfort food, revamping the humble Brussels Sprouts. The sprouts are paired with juicy pan-seared chicken breast, sweet roasted butternut squash, and a tangy honey mustard glaze, balancing harmony of flavors, textures, and autumnal warmth.

Ingredients (for 4)

Brussels sprouts - 500g - trimmed and halved
Butternut squash - 1 medium - peeled and cubed
Chicken breast - 4 pieces - boneless and skinless
Honey - 3 tablespoons
Mustard - 2 tablespoons
Pomegranate seeds - for garnish - optional
Rosemary - few sprigs
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 - 🥬🎃🧂🥘

Toss Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread out on a single layer in a roasting pan or baking sheet.
Step 3 - 🔥⏲️🥘

Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender. Stir occasionally.
Step 4 - 🐔🧂✋

While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the chicken. Season each breast with salt and pepper.
Step 5 - 🍳🔥🐔

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, cooking until golden brown on each side and cooked through.
Step 6 - 🍯🥣🍴

In a small bowl, whisk together honey and mustard to create the glaze. Set aside.
Step 7 - 🐔🍯🖌️

Once the chicken is done, remove from heat and generously brush each breast with the honey mustard glaze.
Step 8 - 🍽️🥦🎃🥩🍯🌿

To serve, plate each chicken breast with a helping of the roasted brussels sprouts and butternut squash. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary.

Additional

Remember, you can always adjust the amount of honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to suit your taste. Honey mustard glazed chicken pairs beautifully with a light-bodied Pinot Noir. If you're looking to entice your little ones to eat their veggies, let them do the glazing or garnishing!