Description
Honey Dijon Chicken slides perfectly onto your dinner plate with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Tender chicken breasts glazed in a tangy-sweet sauce make weeknight cooking a total breeze for busy home cooks.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F and grab a large baking dish.
- Thoroughly dry 4 chicken breasts with paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together ⅓ cup Dijon mustard, ¼ cup honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp olive oil until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Submerge your chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring every surface gets coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors penetrate deeply.
- Lightly spray your baking dish with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Transfer chicken from marinade, letting excess sauce drip back into the bowl.
- Use a pastry brush to spread the remaining honey Dijon sauce generously over each chicken piece’s surface.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top if you want an extra touch of flavor before serving.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness so they cook evenly and prevent dry edges.
- Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a final glaze without contamination risk.
- Using a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked chicken without guesswork about internal temperature.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your Dijon mustard does not contain wheat-based additives and use certified gluten-free ingredients.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg