Description
Baked honey dijon chicken brings zesty comfort right to your dinner table, warming hearts with its simple yet delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Liquids and Sauces:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup liquid honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix 1 and ½ tbsp olive oil with garlic powder, chili powder, kosher salt, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder to create a robust seasoning blend for your chicken breasts.
- Massage the spice mixture thoroughly into each of your 4 chicken breasts, ensuring complete and even coverage across the entire surface.
- Combine ⅓ cup honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl, whisking until the glaze becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken breasts to a clean baking dish, positioning them without overcrowding to allow proper heat circulation.
- Generously brush each chicken breast with the prepared honey mustard glaze, coating every visible surface for maximum flavor absorption.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 375°F and roast for 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, tender result.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe, perfectly cooked results.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before seasoning to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener or use a small amount of sugar-free maple syrup.
- Marinate chicken in the honey dijon glaze for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor absorption and create deeper, more complex taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg