Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that promises to bring flavor and nutrition to your dinner table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a homemade honey mustard sauce, striking the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or prepping for the week ahead, this dish is versatile enough to suit any occasion. Plus, it requires minimal cleanup since it’s baked in one dish. Serve it alongside fresh salads or roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400º F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, both mustards, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for optimal cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with the honey mustard sauce.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Let rest briefly before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg