Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe is an easy, flavorful, and versatile meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy and sweet homemade honey mustard sauce and baked to perfection, making it a healthy and delicious choice for any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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
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Preheat the oven to 400º F.
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In a bowl, mix together olive oil, honey, both mustards, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
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Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for more juiciness.
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Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the honey mustard sauce.
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Place the chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring they are spaced apart.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º F.
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Optionally garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
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For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
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If using chicken thighs, increase the cooking time by 10 minutes.
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You can make the honey mustard sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to a week.
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To keep the chicken juicy, ensure even thickness and cover the dish while baking.
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