Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are a deliciously easy and healthy option for your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful homemade honey mustard sauce that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish can be paired with a variety of sides to satisfy every palate. Enjoy it alongside fresh salads, grains, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.
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, combine olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Lightly pound each chicken breast to an even thickness.
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the honey mustard sauce.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg