Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of sweet honey, tangy mustard, and savory spices creates a flavorful sauce that coats juicy chicken breasts. Baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, whole-grain mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mustard sauce over them, turning to coat evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
