Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are a mouthwatering blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast thoroughly with the honey mustard sauce.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to customize the sauce by adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper for a kick. This recipe works well with other cuts of chicken; just adjust cooking times accordingly.