Description
Savory, juicy, and kissed with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, this Honey Mustard Chicken is a weeknight dream that tastes like you fussed for hours. A simple whisked-together glaze of honey, Dijon, garlic, and olive oil melts into the chicken as it bakes, creating a glossy, flavor-packed sauce that’s made for spooning over every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then place them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the honey mustard mixture evenly over the chicken, turning each piece to ensure it’s fully coated in the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- About halfway through baking, carefully spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken to baste it for extra flavor and moisture.
- Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Spoon more of the honey mustard glaze from the pan over the top, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely so it doesn’t burn.
- If your chicken breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally to create cutlets for more even cooking.
- Taste the sauce before pouring it over the chicken and adjust honey or mustard to make it sweeter or tangier to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 420 mg (approx.)
- Fat: 12 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 2 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 95 mg (approx.)
Keywords: honey mustard chicken, baked chicken, easy chicken dinner, weeknight meal, gluten free chicken