Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and simple dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard creates a delicious glaze for tender baked chicken breasts.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
- Coat chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the honey Dijon sauce evenly over them, turning each piece to coat well.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish: Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1–2 hours before baking.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Use chicken thighs if preferred; adjust baking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
