Hot-Honey Chicken & Summer Corn
Smoky mustard chicken, peak-season Washington corn, zucchini, and Walla Walla sweet onion roast together for a colorful Southern-inspired summer dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL!12 oz $3.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears, shucked and halved crosswise $0.75
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Zucchini12 oz, cut into thick spears $1.29
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges $3.99
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Dijon or yellow mustard1 tablespoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Garlic powder3/4 teaspoon
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Honey2 teaspoons
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Hot sauce1 teaspoon, or to taste
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment. Pat the chicken dry and pound any thick portions until the breasts are an even 3/4 inch thick.
- Whisk the olive oil, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together. In a separate small bowl, combine the honey and hot sauce.
- Arrange the corn and onion on the prepared pan, brush with about one-third of the mustard mixture, and roast for 10 minutes.
- Turn the corn, then add the chicken and zucchini in a single layer. Brush everything with the remaining mustard mixture and roast for 15 minutes.
- Spoon the hot-honey mixture over the chicken and corn. Roast for another 3–7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F in its thickest part and the vegetables are browned and tender.
- Rest the chicken on the pan for 5 minutes, then slice it across the grain.
- Plate the sliced chicken with roasted corn, zucchini, and sweet onion, spooning the seasoned pan juices over the top.
Total time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $6–$8 using listed ingredients, plus pantry staples
Health notes: Serves 2 at about 500 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous helping of vegetables.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the hot-honey spice while complementing the sweet roasted corn.