Description
This 40-Minute Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful honey mustard sauce. With a perfect balance of sweetness from honey and tang from two types of mustard, this easy-to-make dish is baked to perfection and ideal for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400º F (204º C) to prepare for baking the chicken evenly.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined to create the honey mustard sauce.
- Prepare Chicken: Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness—this helps them cook uniformly and stay juicy.
- Coat Chicken: Evenly coat each chicken breast with the prepared honey mustard sauce, ensuring thorough coverage for maximum flavor.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish, spacing them apart to allow even cooking.
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º F (74º C) for safe consumption.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh thyme leaves before serving hot, adding a fragrant touch to the dish.
Notes
- Lightly pounding the chicken helps ensure even cooking and juiciness.
- Covering with foil retains moisture during baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness precisely.
- Fresh thyme is optional but adds a nice herbal aroma and flavor.
- Can be served with sides like roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
