Maple-Mustard Chicken with Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
Golden roasted chicken thighs with a glossy maple-mustard glaze and caramelised root veg.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Low-FODMAP
- GERD
- Low-histamine
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- IBS
- High cholesterol
- Paleo
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 700 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 Parsnips, cut in sticks
- 3 Carrots, cut in sticks
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, leaves
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Chives, snipped
Method
- Toss the parsnips and carrots with oil and roast until caramelised.25 min timer
- Season the chicken and add it to the pan.
- Take out the kids' plain chicken and carrot sticks.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Brush the rest with mustard, maple and thyme and roast until golden.10 min timer
- Scatter chives over the grown-up chicken to serve.
Kids’ plate: Chicken sticks and carrot sticks
On the plate: Plain chicken strips and soft roasted carrot sticks, no glaze.
Make it a game: Dip the carrot trees in a little olive oil and build a log pile.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Roast chicken and root vegetables with thyme, mustard and maple, no soy or seaweed.
- Gluten-free: One pan of chicken and veg; the glaze is mustard, maple syrup and thyme.
- Kid (4–12): Strips of roast chicken and sweet carrot sticks made for dunking.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft carrot sticks and thin chicken pieces that small hands can manage.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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