Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors, creating a delicious and simple dish that’s ideal for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful honey Dijon sauce and baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the honey Dijon sauce evenly over the top, spreading to coat each piece.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken halfway through baking for a golden glaze.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon additional sauce from the pan over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, steamed green beans, or rice.
- You can also use chicken thighs or drumsticks—just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
