Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that brings together the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a homemade honey mustard sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a wholesome, flavorful dinner that’s sure to satisfy the whole family. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this dish proves that healthy meals can be both delicious and quick.
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, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast with the honey mustard sauce.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg