Apple Cider Glazed Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Sweet and savory apple cider glaze brings out the best in chicken, sweet potatoes, and veggies. This easy sheet pan dinner is packed with flavors and textures, perfect for a hassle-free dinner!
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts skinless, boneless (about 3 medium-large breasts)
- 1 sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 large apple cubed (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup red onion roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Apple Cider Glaze:
- ¾ cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chicken Rub:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or substitute
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread sweet potato, apple, broccoli, and red onion on a sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients. Reserve a few tablespoons.
- Pour remaining glaze over vegetables and toss.
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix rub ingredients.
- Coat chicken breasts with the mixture.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/apple-cider-glazed-chicken-sheet-pan-dinner/
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prep the vegetables and chicken ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Glaze Variations: Use apple juice for a milder sweetness or add more honey for extra sweetness.
- Vegetable Swap: You can swap broccoli with other vegetables like Brussels sprouts or carrots.