Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage and Veggies

5 from 3 votes

Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage and Veggies

This Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage and Veggies recipe is quick and delicious! Toss chicken sausage, carrots, and broccoli with herbs, then air fry and serve over quinoa and greens with a honey mustard drizzle—all in just 30 minutes! No air fryer? Check the blog for oven instructions.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Keyword: Honey Mustard Chicken Sausage & Veggies

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $7.22

Equipment

Small blender
Air fryer or oven—see blog post for instructions

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) bag baby carrots
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 (12-ounce) package chicken and apple sausage coined, see note 1
4 tablespoons olive oil divided
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning divided, see note 2
2 cups cooked quinoa see note 3
spring mix lettuce blend for serving

Sauce

1/2 cup mayo full-fat, I love Hellman’s
3 tablespoons yellow mustard not Dijon
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

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Instructions

Start by adding all the sauce ingredients into a small blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/4 teaspoon each). Blend; taste and adjust to personal preference. Transfer sauce to a jar and place in the fridge to allow flavors to meld and to chill.
Preheat the air fryer by setting it (empty) to cook for 3 minutes at 400°F. In a large bowl, toss baby carrots with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon herb mix, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add to the air fryer, shake into one layer, and air fry for 10 minutes. Remove and shake to stir; add back for 4 more minutes.
Meanwhile, in the same bowl used for the carrots, add chopped broccoli florets and coined (1/2-inch thick) chicken sausage with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 1 tablespoon herb mix, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. When carrots have cooked for 14 minutes, add sausage and broccoli right on top in the air fryer basket. No need to stir or mix. Air fry for another 7–10 minutes or until broccoli and sausage are lightly browned. (Everything should be crisp-tender.) Timing may vary depending on your air fryer model.
Divide cooked quinoa evenly among 4 bowls (about 1/2 cup per bowl). Add a generous handful of mixed greens to each bowl. Top each bowl with equal parts of the veggies and sausage mix. Drizzle sauce generously over the bowls. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Note 1: Any smoked sausage works in this recipe. I personally love Aidells chicken and apple sausage, but smoked turkey sausage also works nicely.

Note 2: I like using this garlic and herb seasoning blend or this veggie rub; both are hugely popular at my home. Just about any seasoning blend you love will work well in this recipe!

Note 3: To keep this meal super quick and easy, use pre-cooked quinoa packets (here are the ones I’ve tried and enjoyed!). These packets heat through in 90 seconds in the microwave.

Nutrition Note: Nutritional information does not include quinoa or salad greens.

Storage: To store leftovers, keep the chicken sausage, veggies, and quinoa in separate airtight containers. Store the honey mustard drizzle in a small container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

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