Description
Garlic Dijon Chicken & Brussels Sprouts elevate weeknight dinners with bold French-inspired flavors. Crispy roasted brussels sprouts and tender chicken create a quick, satisfying meal packed with zesty mustard and garlic notes you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 8 chicken thighs (preferably skin-on, boneless)
Vegetables:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tablespoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-enhancing marinade by whisking garlic, Dijon mustard, and other marinade components in a mixing vessel.
- Submerge chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F while preparing the Brussels sprouts by meticulously trimming edges and slicing them in half lengthwise.
- Arrange Brussels sprouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, generously seasoning with salt, pepper, and drizzling olive oil. Distribute evenly to create a single, uniform layer.
- Position marinated chicken thighs skin-side upward in the sheet pan’s center, maintaining slight separation between pieces to ensure even roasting.
- Transfer the sheet pan to the preheated oven, roasting uncovered for approximately 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches optimal internal temperature and Brussels sprouts caramelize.
- Switch oven to high broil setting to achieve golden, crispy chicken skin. Monitor closely for 2-4 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately while maintaining peak temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Marinating overnight allows deeper flavor penetration into the chicken, making every bite more delicious and tender.
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for extra moisture and richer taste, which prevents dry meat during roasting.
- Use fresh Brussels sprouts and ensure they’re completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum caramelization and crispy edges.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace traditional Dijon mustard with certified gluten-free Dijon or whole grain mustard varieties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg