Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe is a simple and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, then baked to juicy perfection. Serve this delicious chicken with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Honey Dijon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, apple cider vinegar, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish and Serve: Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey Dijon mixture for 1–2 hours before baking.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Leftover chicken can be sliced and used in wraps or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
