Description
Warm your soul with this delectable sheet-pan roast chicken paired with zesty mustard cabbage. Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken meets the vibrant crunch of mustard greens in a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy gatherings or family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 4 cups mustard greens or cabbage, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey (preferably raw)
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Rub the entire chicken with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Brush half of the mustard mixture onto the chicken.
- Place chopped mustard greens or cabbage around the chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and has golden brown skin.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg