Sheet Pan Garlic Mustard Chicken And Green Beans
A completely effortless, one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, crispy roasted potatoes, and blistered green beans. Tangy Dijon mustard and minced garlic create a deeply flavorful, anti-inflammatory glaze.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
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Digestive comfort
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
If you have leftover potatoes, chill them in the fridge overnight. The cooling process creates resistant starch, which is excellent for feeding healthy gut bacteria and keeping blood sugar stable.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Place the halved baby potatoes on one…
Place the halved baby potatoes on one side of a baking sheet. Toss them with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes to give them a head start.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, whisk together the minced garlic, Dijon mustard, a splash of olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
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Add the chicken thighs to a medium…
Add the chicken thighs to a medium bowl and pour the mustard mixture over them, tossing until each piece is fully coated.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Carefully add the coated chicken thighs to the center of the pan. Spread the fresh green beans on the remaining empty side, drizzling them lightly with olive oil and salt.
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Return the pan to the oven and…
Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F and the potatoes are fork-tender.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Line your sheet pan with parchment…
Line your sheet pan with parchment paper before roasting to make cleanup completely effortless.
If you have leftover potatoes
If you have leftover potatoes, chill them in the fridge overnight. The cooling process creates resistant starch, which is excellent for feeding healthy gut bacteria and keeping blood sugar stable.
Ensure the green beans are spread…
Ensure the green beans are spread out in a single layer so they roast and blister slightly rather than steaming.
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