Maple Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan Meal | Anti-Inflammatory Dinner Recipe
Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
A Comforting, Anti-Inflammatory One-Pan Dinner
This Chicken Sheet Pan Meal is a simple, nourishing dinner that brings together tender chicken thighs, sweet yams, seasonal vegetables, and a tangy maple-mustard glaze. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or low-energy days.
Made in a single pan and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients, this dish supports wellness for those living with lupus or managing chronic fatigue. It’s also great for leftovers, so you can cook once and rest more.
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless,
4 small yams,
4 corn cobs
2 medium zucchini
300g green beans, trimmed
¼ c. olive oil
¼ c. dijon mustard
3 tbsp. Maple syrup
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Step 2
Cut corn cobs into quarters. Slice zucchini into 1 inch rounds. Peel and cut yams into ½ inch rounds.
Step 3
On two parchment paper lined baking sheets, arrange chicken and vegetables in a single layer.
Step 4
Prepare the sauce and brush over the chicken and vegetables.
Step 5
Bake for 45 min. Or until chicken is 165 degrees and yams are tender. Enjoy!
How to Enjoy It:
Serve warm straight from the pan. This dish pairs beautifully with a squeeze of lemon or a side of leafy greens. For meal prep, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
This one-pan meal is perfect for batch cooking, you can reheat leftovers for quick lunches or dinners.
Why This Recipe Supports Anti-Inflammatory Eating:
This meal includes nutrient-dense ingredients like yams, olive oil, and green vegetables, all known to support anti-inflammatory diets. It’s free from dairy, gluten, and refined sugar, making it ideal for individuals managing lupus, autoimmune conditions, or simply seeking balance and energy through whole foods.
With minimal effort, this recipe delivers flavor, nourishment, and the kind of ease that makes living with lupus more manageable day to day.
Read more about anti-inflammatory diets in our Life & Wellness resources.
This recipe was developed by With Love from Jamey, a recipe developer who partners with Lupus Canada to create monthly wellness-focused recipes. The recipes used by Lupus Canada have been reviewed and approved by a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.