Delicious One-Pan Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes: A Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Weeknight Marvel

Experience the ultimate weeknight convenience and flavor with our Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes. This incredible dish starts with tender chicken and hearty potatoes, both generously coated in a robust spice blend that builds a deep foundation of flavor. Then, everything is drizzled with a sensational homemade honey mustard sauce, crafted with not one, but three distinct types of mustard for unparalleled taste and texture. All cooked together on a single pan, this meal promises crispy potatoes, perfectly roasted chicken, and minimal cleanup. It’s truly a flavorful and filling dinner solution, just the way busy families love it! What makes this recipe even more remarkable is its natural freedom from common allergens: it’s completely gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, fish-free, and shellfish-free, making it a top-8-free and incredibly allergy-friendly option for almost everyone at your table.

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Why This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes Recipe is a Must-Try

There are countless reasons to fall in love with this baked honey mustard chicken and potatoes recipe, making it a regular staple in your dinner rotation. First and foremost, let’s talk about the star of the show: the HONEY MUSTARD. It’s widely celebrated as one of the most irresistible sauces, striking that perfect balance between sweet and tangy. But this recipe elevates the classic by not solely relying on the sauce for flavor. Before the golden drizzle, both the chicken and potatoes are generously coated in a carefully balanced spice blend. This initial seasoning ensures every bite is bursting with complex, savory notes, preventing the dish from being a one-dimensional honey mustard experience.

Adding another layer of gourmet sophistication, our homemade honey mustard sauce features a unique blend of three distinct mustards: robust Dijon, classic yellow, and rustic whole-grain. This trio doesn’t just intensify the flavor; it also contributes to a more interesting and delightful texture, making the sauce truly “bomb,” as we like to say. The deep, tangy notes from the Dijon, the familiar zest of yellow mustard, and the slight pop and earthiness of whole-grain mustard create a symphony of taste that perfectly complements the spiced chicken and crispy potatoes.

My son, a notoriously picky eater, absolutely adores the spiced baked potatoes so much that I literally have to load the pan with extra for him. This ensures he has plenty to enjoy with dinner and enough for satisfying leftovers the next day. This level of enthusiasm from a child is, in my book, the highest form of praise any recipe can receive!

Perhaps one of the biggest conveniences of this dish, especially for busy weeknights, is that the potatoes and chicken cook together on the very same pan. This ingenious sheet pan method drastically cuts down on cleanup, transforming meal prep into a truly stress-free affair. Less time scrubbing dishes means more precious time spent with family or simply relaxing. It’s a genuine weeknight win that delivers on flavor, convenience, and minimal fuss.

Crafting Gluten-Free Perfection: Your Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

One of the most appealing aspects of this Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes is its inherent gluten-free nature, making it a fantastic option for those managing celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. The beauty lies in the simplicity and natural purity of its core ingredients. Chicken, potatoes, olive oil, a selection of common spices, honey, and mustard – these are the fundamental building blocks that bring this dish to life, and all of them are naturally free from gluten.

This means you don’t need to hunt for specialized gluten-free flours or thickeners; the dish achieves its deliciousness without any gluten-containing components. However, for those with severe gluten allergies or celiac disease, vigilance is key. While the primary ingredients are naturally gluten-free, some lesser-known brands of spices or mustards might contain hidden gluten as fillers or in their processing. It’s always a smart practice to meticulously read every ingredient label to ensure there are no surprises. For your convenience and peace of mind, you can find links to the specific gluten-free brands I trust and use in the recipe card below, helping you navigate your grocery store trip with confidence.

Effortlessly Dairy-Free: Enjoying Honey Mustard Chicken Without Compromise

For those avoiding dairy, either due to allergies, lactose intolerance, or personal preference, this honey mustard chicken and potatoes sheet pan dinner is a dream come true. You’ll be delighted to know that there’s absolutely no need to scramble for expensive or hard-to-find dairy substitutes. This dish is naturally and inherently dairy-free!

That’s right – the simple, wholesome list of ingredients required for this recipe contains no dairy whatsoever. You can celebrate not having to purchase costly dairy-free milks, creams, or cheeses to achieve a rich and satisfying meal. We’re talking about regular, everyday ingredients that deliver incredible flavor without any dairy components. This makes it not only an accessible and budget-friendly option but also a wonderfully straightforward one for anyone on a dairy-free diet.

However, much like with gluten-free cooking, a quick glance at ingredient labels is always a good habit. While the core ingredients are dairy-free, checking each brand ensures that no dairy-containing additives have inadvertently found their way into your purchased products. This small step helps maintain the integrity of your dairy-free meal and provides complete peace of mind.

Is This Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner Truly Allergy-Friendly?

Yes, absolutely! This Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is meticulously designed to be incredibly allergy-friendly, offering a safe and delicious meal option for many families managing various dietary restrictions. As the recipe is written and intended, it proudly stands free of the top 8 common allergens, making it an exceptional choice for those with sensitivities to wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. This comprehensive approach to allergen-free cooking means you can serve this dish with confidence, knowing it caters to a wide range of needs, much like my beloved gluten and dairy-free chicken and rice soup recipe.

The elimination of these major allergens transforms what could be a challenging meal into a simple pleasure, reducing stress and increasing enjoyment around the dinner table. It’s a versatile recipe that ensures everyone can partake in a delicious, shared experience.

However, it’s crucial to address one important consideration: mustard. While not part of the “Top 8” allergens in the United States, mustard is recognized as one of the top-11-allergens in Canada and among the top-14-allergens in the UK. Therefore, if you are preparing this dish for someone with food allergies, it is absolutely essential to confirm beforehand that no one has a mustard allergy. Always prioritize safety and open communication regarding all ingredients.

What to Serve with Your Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Dinner?

One of the fantastic benefits of this honey mustard sheet pan dinner is its self-contained nature. With both the protein (chicken) and a hearty starch (potatoes) already roasting deliciously on the same pan, you’ve handled the main components of your meal! This leaves you with wonderful flexibility and simplicity when it comes to selecting side dishes.

For ultimate ease and a speedy finish, a simple serving of canned green beans is my go-to. They’re quick, convenient, and provide a lovely contrasting color and texture to the savory chicken and potatoes. Of course, if time allows and you prefer a fresher approach, you could certainly opt for fresh green beans or other vegetables and roast them alongside the chicken and potatoes. However, being an Idahoan, I often prioritize maximizing space on my sheet pan for extra potatoes – you can never have too many perfectly crispy, spiced spuds!

Beyond green beans, the possibilities are extensive. A crisp side salad with a light vinaigrette would offer a refreshing counterpoint to the richness of the main dish. Roasted beets provide an earthy sweetness, while tender asparagus with roasted garlic and balsamic would be a sophisticated and healthy addition. Really, you can’t go wrong with whatever side vegetable you prefer; this versatile meal pairs well with almost anything.

The beauty of a well-rounded recipe like this is that it takes care of the heavy lifting for your dinner, allowing you to focus on just one or two complementary side dishes, making your evening meal prep truly enjoyable and stress-free.

Expert Tips for Perfectly Baked Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes

Achieving that coveted crispy potato exterior and juicy, tender chicken interior on a single sheet pan is easier than you think with a few smart techniques:

• Preheat Your Pan: Don’t skip the step of placing your sheet pan in the oven while it preheats. A hot pan is crucial for giving the potatoes an immediate sear, which kickstarts the crisping process and prevents them from steaming.
• Don’t Overcrowd: This is perhaps the most important rule for sheet pan dinners. Ensure there’s ample space between your potato cubes and chicken pieces. Overcrowding traps moisture, leading to steamed (rather than roasted) results. If necessary, use two sheet pans.
• Consistent Potato Size: Cut your potatoes into roughly equal-sized cubes (about 1-inch) to ensure they cook evenly. Uneven pieces will result in some being undercooked and others burnt.
• Dry Potatoes for Crisping: After washing and cubing your potatoes, pat them thoroughly dry with a paper towel. Excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
• Spice Blend Application: The two-step spice application (most on potatoes first, then the rest on chicken) ensures both components are flavorful even before the honey mustard sauce is added.
• Monitor Broiler: If you opt to use the broiler at the end for extra browning, stay vigilant! Broilers can char food very quickly. A minute or two is usually sufficient.

Exploring More Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Chicken Dinners

As a parent navigating food allergies, chicken has become an indispensable protein in my kitchen. The good news is that all of my recipes are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, designed to be delicious and safe for everyone, particularly for those managing similar dietary needs. If you loved this honey mustard chicken, you’ll be thrilled to discover a wealth of other fantastic chicken dinners that are equally easy to make and bursting with flavor. Here are some of our family’s absolute favorites that I highly recommend you try:

• 30 Minute Korean Chicken & Broccoli: A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish.
• 30 Minute Salsa Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner: Another incredible one-pan meal with vibrant Tex-Mex flavors.
• Creamy Green Chile Chicken: Comfort food at its finest, without any dairy.
• Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A surprisingly rich and elegant dairy-free Italian-inspired dish.
• Black Pepper Chicken & Green Beans: A quick, peppery, and satisfying stir-fry alternative.
• Oprah’s Unfried Chicken Made Gluten & Dairy Free: A healthier take on a classic, made completely allergy-friendly.

Each of these recipes is crafted with the same care and consideration for allergies, ensuring that delicious and safe meals are always within reach. Happy cooking!

Watch How Easy It Is: Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes Video Guide

Curious to see this delicious recipe come to life? I’ve created a handy video guide that walks you through each step of making this Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes. I love using platforms like TikTok for recipe videos because their short and succinct format provides an excellent overview without taking up too much of your time. Watching this quick video will give you a clear visual demonstration of just how incredibly easy it is to prepare this gluten-free and dairy-free chicken dinner. It’s perfect for visual learners or anyone who wants a quick confidence boost before diving into the kitchen!

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes (GF,DF)

Yield:
4

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
55 minutes

Baked honey mustard chicken is first covered in spices, to give you rich flavor that’s not just relying on the honey mustard sauce. Served with spiced potatoes that have also crisped on the same pan for less dishes. Naturally gluten and dairy free.

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• Non-stick spray of choice
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets, each cut in half
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 potatoes (more or less to preference)

Honey Mustard Sauce

• 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon stone ground mustard (also known as old style mustard)
• 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Place your baking sheet pan in the oven–this will help the potatoes crisp since the pan will be hot when you place them on the pan.
2. While the pan/oven preheats, peel and cube your potatoes. (You can use as many potatoes as you like. I like to do 5-7 large russets, so that it takes up about 3/4 of the sheet pan.) Place them in a large bowl and drizzle oil olive over them, enough to coat them. Stir them (either with a large spoon, or your hands) to ensure they’re evenly coated.
3. In a small bowl, combine all of your spices: garlic, onion, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper, seasoned salt. Toss about 3/4 of the amount all over the potatoes, set the rest aside for your chicken. Stir the potatoes to ensure they’re evenly coated.
4. Take the sheet pan out, and coat it with a non-stick cooking spray. Spread your potatoes evenly on the sheet pan (leaving about 1/4 of the sheet pan for your chicken which will come later.)
5. Bake for 25 minutes.
6. When the 25 minutes are done, take the pan out, and place your four chicken pieces on the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture.
7. Bake for 20 more minutes.
8. While it bakes, stir together the honey and three types of mustard.
9. When the timer is done, take the sheet pan out. (Or, you can turn your broiler on, and move the sheet pan to the top rack to brown the potatoes a bit. Watch it closely so it doesn’t burn–should only take a minute or two.) Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 160 degrees F. Drizzle the honey mustard sauce on the chicken (and potatoes if you prefer).
10. Serve warm.
11. Keep leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

For gluten and dairy free dinner ideas check out my cookbook: An Allergy Mom’s Lifesaving Instant Pot Cookbook.

*Our allergies, while severe and that get re-tested yearly, are such that we can go strictly by what’s on the label. I do not call companies to see what things are derived from, or call manufacturers to see about potential cross contact. If your allergies require you to do so, please do your own homework. I cannot assure you of any ingredient’s safety, only you can do that. I simply share what works for our family

**If you are going to feed this to someone with food allergies, and you yourself do not have food allergies, I HIGHLY recommend having them check every single brand and ingredient you are using, to ensure they’re OK with each part of the recipe. And, to make sure you’ve talked to them about how to avoid cross contamination in your kitchen.

Adapted from: Carlsbad Cravings ONE PAN Honey Mustard Chicken & Potatoes

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 432Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1003mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 28g

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