Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a flavorful and tender oven-baked dish featuring juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines the smooth sharpness of Dijon mustard with the natural sweetness of honey and the aromatic touch of garlic and thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken, ensuring an even cook throughout.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully blended into a smooth, flavorful sauce.
- Coat the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the honey Dijon sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is evenly coated on all sides.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake the coated chicken breasts in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), indicating the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Baste for Extra Flavor: Halfway through baking, baste the chicken with the sauce from the pan to enhance moisture and deepen the flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through without drying out.
- Substitute fresh thyme for dried thyme if preferred for a more vibrant herb flavor.
- Apple cider vinegar can be replaced with an equal amount of lemon juice for a slightly different tang.
- Serve this chicken with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
