Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, enhanced with a perfect blend of garlic and onion powders. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner option that can be quickly assembled and baked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined to create a smooth honey mustard sauce.
- Coat Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mustard mixture over them, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Halfway through, baste the chicken with the sauce in the dish to deepen the flavors and keep the meat moist.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juiciness. Slice if desired and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the baking dish for extra taste.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving to add a pop of color and fresh herbal flavor.
- Optional Marinate: For even richer taste, marinate the chicken in the honey mustard mixture for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator prior to baking.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken before baking enhances the flavor and juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (75°C).
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the honey slightly.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice fresh touch and appearance.
- Leftover sauce can be spooned over rice or vegetables for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 6 ounces cooked chicken)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast, Easy Dinner, Honey Mustard Sauce, Weeknight Meal
