Honey Mustard Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

For the Chicken:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard (optional for texture)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary

For the Asparagus:

• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Chicken Marinade:
   In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, honey, whole-grain mustard, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Season & Sear Chicken:
   Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. (It doesn’t need to be cooked through yet.)
4. Bake Chicken:
   Transfer chicken to the baking sheet. Brush generously with honey mustard mixture. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Prepare Asparagus:
   While chicken is baking, toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper. After 10 minutes of chicken baking, add asparagus to the same sheet pan (or another tray) and roast for the remaining 12–15 minutes.
6. Add Cheese:
   In the last 5 minutes of roasting, sprinkle shredded cheese over the asparagus and return to oven until melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   Plate the honey mustard chicken alongside cheesy roasted asparagus. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.

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