Description
This Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Breasts recipe is a delightful dish that balances the tanginess of mustard with the sweetness of honey, creating a flavorful glaze. The chicken breasts are baked to perfection, resulting in juicy, tender meat with a caramelized exterior. A simple yet impressive main course that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup whole grain mustard
- â…“ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 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) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the honey mustard sauce over the top, ensuring even coating.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is caramelized.
- Rest and garnish: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a side salad.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and marinate the chicken up to 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
