🍁 Sweet & Savory: Maple Dijon Chicken for an Easy Weeknight Dinner

At Rocky Pastures Ranch, we believe that simple, clean ingredients are the foundation of any great meal. That’s especially true when the main ingredient—our pasture-raised chicken—is already bursting with natural flavor.

This week, we’re sharing a recipe that is a perfect example of our Farm to Fork philosophy: minimal effort, maximum flavor, and a meal that gets rave reviews every time. Introducing: Maple Dijon Chicken.

Why Maple Dijon is the Perfect Pairing

The beauty of this dish lies in its balance. The rich, savory notes of high-quality Dijon mustard are perfectly tempered by the sweetness of pure maple syrup. When brushed onto our chicken, this glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a tender, juicy result with a slight crust.

• The Glaze: It takes less than five minutes to whisk together.
• The Flavor: It’s sophisticated enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
• The Chicken: Our chicken, raised on non-GMO, corn & soy-free feed and thriving on pesticide-free pastures, delivers a firm texture and a clean flavor that absorbs the glaze beautifully.

Maple Dijon Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Sweet maple and tangy mustard bring cozy autumn flavor to your weeknight table — all baked on one pan for easy cleanup.

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Ingredients

• 1 Rocky Pastures Ranch Whole Chicken, spatchcocked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 3 carrots, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon, and vinegar in a bowl.
3. Brush chicken generously with the glaze and season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange potatoes and carrots around the chicken; drizzle with remaining glaze.
5. Roast 45–55 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F and veggies are tender.
6. Allow chicken to rest 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Farmer’s Tip: Try swapping carrots for sweet potatoes when they’re in season — they soak up the maple glaze perfectly.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 582Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 466mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 44g

The nutritional values provided are an estimate. Values will differ depending on the weight of the chicken, ingredients used, etc. These are provided as an estimate only. Rocky Pastures Ranch is not responsible for nutritional calculations provided.

Happy cooking from the Rocky Pastures Ranch Team!