Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken is a delightful dish featuring a perfect blend of sweetness from honey and tanginess from mustard, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe showcases succulent chicken breasts coated in a rich honey mustard sauce that elevates the natural flavors of the meat. In just a few simple steps, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will impress family and friends alike. Pair it with your favorite sides, and you have a complete and satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- â…› teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts and brown them for about 2 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, honey, mustards, vinegar, and paprika.
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish, coat with the honey mustard sauce, and add rosemary sprigs if desired.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg