Description
This 40-minute baked honey mustard chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Main
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400º F (200º C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the chicken.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Prep the chicken: Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This helps the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Coat the chicken: Evenly brush or coat each chicken breast with the honey mustard sauce, making sure they are well covered on all sides.
- Arrange for baking: Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Make sure to space them apart for even cooking.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to lock in moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165º F (75º C).
- Garnish and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and optionally garnish with fresh thyme. Serve hot and enjoy the juicy, flavorful results.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º F for safety.
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness results in juicier, more evenly cooked meat.
- Covering the dish with foil during baking helps retain moisture.
- Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely aromatic garnish.
