Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tangy mustard, sweet honey, and savory spices creates a delicious glaze for tender chicken breasts. Baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth.
- Coat Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over them, turning the chicken to coat well.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil: For a caramelized finish, broil for an additional 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for up to 8 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
