Description
This Best Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is a tantalizing blend of flavors that result in juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and savory honey mustard sauce. Easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mustard sauce over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce is bubbly.
- Broil: For a golden finish, broil the chicken for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- Marinate the chicken in the sauce for deeper flavor or use the sauce as a glaze or dipping sauce for grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
