Description
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are the ultimate fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a delightful addition to your weeknight dinner rotation. This easy recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a homemade honey mustard sauce that balances out perfectly with fresh garlic. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a wholesome meal ready to bake, perfect for busy evenings or healthy meal prep. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables, over a bed of greens, or wrapped in a tortilla for lunch, this dish is versatile enough to satisfy everyone at your table. Enjoy the simplicity and flavor of this dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 400º F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth.
- Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Coat each breast evenly 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 the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 297
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg