Description
Honey mustard chicken is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard, resulting in juicy, tender chicken. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe guarantees a delightful meal your family will love. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll enjoy creating a dish that impresses every palate around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the honey mustard sauce over it, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (75?C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, drizzling any leftover sauce from the pan over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg