Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts baked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, combining rich Dijon and whole grain mustards with the natural sweetness of honey and the zest of garlic and vinegar. Finished with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or a green salad for a delicious and wholesome American main course that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, making sure to turn each breast so they are fully coated in the flavorful mixture.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For enhanced flavor, baste the chicken with the sauce once or twice during baking.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to retain juices. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes, steamed rice, or a crisp green salad to balance the flavors.
- For a smoky variation, you can grill the chicken instead of baking it. Make sure to reserve some of the sauce to brush over the chicken toward the end of grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
- If you want extra sauce, consider doubling the sauce ingredients and serving some on the side as a dip or drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
