Description
This 40-Minute Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe offers juicy and irresistibly flavorful boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, baked to perfection. It’s a simple, quick oven-baked dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400º F (200º C) so it’s ready to cook the chicken evenly once prepared.
- Prepare the honey mustard sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Pound the chicken breasts: Lightly pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness; this helps the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Coat the chicken: Thoroughly coat each chicken breast with the prepared honey mustard sauce, ensuring each piece is well covered for maximum flavor.
- Arrange in baking dish: Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish, spacing them apart so they bake evenly without steaming.
- Bake the chicken: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165º F (74º C), indicating it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish the baked chicken breasts with fresh thyme for an aromatic touch. Serve hot and enjoy your juicy honey mustard chicken.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is cooked through.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
