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40-Minute Baked Honey Mustard Chicken: Juicy & Irresistible Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This 40-Minute Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of honey, whole grain mustard, and Dijon mustard. Easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish is baked to perfection, resulting in a succulent, irresistible meal that pairs well with a variety of sides.

Ingredients

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

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400ºF to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Prepare Honey Mustard Sauce: In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Stir the mixture until smooth and well blended to create a flavorful sauce.
  3. Pound Chicken Breasts: Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and stay juicy throughout the baking process.
  4. Coat Chicken: Evenly coat each chicken breast with the prepared honey mustard sauce, ensuring every piece is well covered for maximum flavor.
  5. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish, spacing them apart so they bake evenly.
  6. Bake Chicken: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF, confirming it is fully cooked and safe to eat.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish the baked chicken with fresh thyme for an added aroma and visual appeal. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

  • For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Pounding chicken to an even thickness helps it cook more evenly and keeps it juicy.
  • Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely herbal note when used as garnish.
  • Can be served with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/40-minute-baked-honey-mustard-chicken-juicy-and-irresistible-recipe/