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

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL!
    12 oz $3.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears, shucked and halved crosswise $0.75
  • Zucchini
    12 oz, cut into thick spears $1.29
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges $3.99
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Dijon or yellow mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Honey
    2 teaspoons
  • Hot sauce
    1 teaspoon, or to taste
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Arrange the corn and onion on the prepared pan, brush with about one-third of the mustard mixture, and roast for 10 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Rest the chicken on the pan for 5 minutes, then slice it across the grain.
  7. 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.