Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that combines sweet and savory flavors perfectly. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful honey mustard sauce and baked to perfection, making it a great choice for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and sauce is bubbling.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and spoon extra sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- For a crispier finish, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes of cooking.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
