Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings together the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a homemade honey mustard sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400º F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Lightly pound the chicken breasts to ensure even thickness for cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the honey mustard sauce.
- Place coated chicken in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for about 25–30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg