Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of Dijon mustard, creating a delicious glaze for juicy chicken breasts. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Chicken:
Sauce:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the chicken: Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Spoon some pan sauce over the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 4 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
