Description
Honey mustard chicken is a delightful dish that marries the sweetness of honey with the tang of Dijon mustard, creating a flavorful glaze that perfectly complements tender, juicy chicken breasts. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, promising to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with any remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg