Description
Honey Mustard Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a flavorful honey mustard sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines Dijon mustard, honey, and a hint of garlic to create a perfect balance of flavors, making it a perfect main course for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional for texture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the chicken perfectly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard (if using), olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, turning the pieces to coat them thoroughly with the sauce.
- Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Broil Finish: For a caramelized and slightly crispy finish, broil the chicken for the last 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the chicken and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes, steamed rice, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- For quicker cooking, slice the chicken breasts into cutlets; this reduces bake time to 18–20 minutes.
- You can also grill the chicken and brush the honey mustard sauce on during the last few minutes of cooking for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
