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Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Breasts recipe offers a simple yet flavorful way to prepare tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, the chicken breasts are marinated to absorb a blend of Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and fresh thyme, then baked to perfection in the oven for a delicious, healthy meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 – 1 1/4 lbs. chicken breasts, pounded and cut into 4-5 oz. portions
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp. paprika

Honey Mustard Marinade

  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 tsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure consistent baking temperatures for even cooking.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1 inch and cut into 4-5 oz. portions to help them cook uniformly.
  3. Make Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth to create the marinade.
  4. Reserve Sauce: Set aside 2 tablespoons of the honey mustard sauce to brush on the chicken later for added flavor.
  5. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts into the bowl with the remaining marinade and toss well until evenly coated. For easier storage, transfer the chicken and sauce to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag if desired.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight to let the flavors penetrate.
  7. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick spray, then place the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer in the dish.
  8. Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. The temperature will rise to the safe 165°F after removing from the oven.
  9. Brush Sauce: After baking, brush the chicken with the reserved honey mustard sauce for an extra layer of delicious flavor.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the chicken with a sprig of fresh thyme and serve warm. Enjoy your flavorful honey mustard baked chicken!

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight if time allows.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly to at least 165°F.
  • You can substitute fresh thyme with dried thyme if needed, using about 1/3 the amount.
  • This recipe works well with bone-in chicken breasts but will require longer cooking time.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/honey-mustard-baked-chicken-breasts-recipe/