Honey Dijon Roast Chicken | Brussels Sprouts & Root Vegetables

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard provides a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still being a neutral oil.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: thyme

Thyme can be used as a more economical herb alternative.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a bowl, whisk together honey, grainy Dijon, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a roasting pan.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken.

Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and Italian parsley.

Arrange chopped shallots, Brussels sprouts, rainbow carrots, and sweet potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan.

Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Roast the chicken in the preheated oven until fully cooked, checking with a meat thermometer for doneness.

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest before carving.

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