Spicy mustard thyme chicken & coconut roasted Brussels sprouts make for an amazing one-pan dinner.
Doesn't this meal prep recipe look fancy? It only looks that way. We love this one-pan dinner of spicy mustard thyme chicken & coconut roasted Brussels sprouts. Marinate the chicken in mustard, thyme, and lemon juice, and then bake it alongside Brussels sprouts that you've tossed in melted coconut oil.
We are always looking for new chicken dinners, and those that can be made in one pan, but look this impressive, earn a special place in our repertoire. Serve this during the week, for sure, but it's also classy-looking enough to serve for company, too. No one needs to know how easy it is. This low-carb and whole30/Paleo-compliant meal prep shows you just how easy meal prepping can be.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, and thyme. Let the chicken hang out in the marinade for a few minutes while you prep everything else. The chicken cooks, the sprouts toss in melted coconut oil, and it all comes together in the oven in about a half an hour.
For those of us looking for a few more carbs in our diet round out this meal with a sweet potato, whole grain pasta, or any white rice alternative. This meal costs about $4 per serving, but even with the extra side, this meal will still cost you less than any takeout. We also like this with mashed potatoes. It's a bit old-fashioned, sure, but it works. If your diet permits, it's worth it. (If you want cauliflower mashed potatoes, see how we do it in this recipe for the Cauliflower Mash Breakfast Bowl.)
For this spicy chicken thyme dish, we love to meal prep something so especially flavorful and keep it in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, in sealed prep containers. Transfer each serving to an oven-safe dish and cover with foil. Reheat at 350 F for about 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave if that's easier for you.
You can also freeze this completely cooked healthy meal prep, too. Just pop each serving into a zip-close plastic bag suitable for the freezer. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible (this helps prevent freezer burn), and label and date the contents. Defrost in the fridge, and then reheat as directed.
If you are following a vegan or vegetarian diet, this spicy mustard thyme marinade is really good on tofu. Let it sit for half an hour or so and then pan-sear it, or cook it with the Brussels sprouts.
Feel free to use fresh thyme if you have it; just be sure to up the amount to about a tablespoon of fresh minced thyme. We also like rosemary and sage with chicken and mustard. Mix up the marinade with any of these herbs.
Double or triple this recipe—we know you're thinking about it. Just make sure your pans are big enough to accommodate the increase without crowding anything. No one likes veggies that get steamed and mushy when they're supposed to be roasted.
Sprinkle the finished Brussels sprouts with some shredded unsweetened coconut for an extra tropical vibe.
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What are the calories for this meal?
Hey Kayla - this chicken recipe has 132 calories per serving.
Where can I get this much ground spicy mustard? Is this spicy brown mustard?
Hi Hanna - This is regular spicy mustard.
Is the Thyme to be dried or fresh?
We used dried Thyme for this recipe Terri! Thanks for asking
Just so I’m sure - the spicy mustard is a condiment not a spice, right?
The mustard is a condiment, not a spice!
Rather than the traditional diet bias for ‘boneless, skinless’ chicken breasts, why not bump up the fat content by using chicken thighs, bone in, full skin?
I don’t need to increase protein intake, too much protein will result in glucose production. Keto is different.
You can definitely do that if it suits your macros better. It's always easier to add than it is to take away.