Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are the perfect weeknight meal, balancing flavor and ease of preparation. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a homemade honey mustard sauce that strikes the ideal balance between sweet and tangy. With a simple ingredient list and quick cooking time, this recipe is designed for busy individuals or families looking for a healthy yet delicious dinner option. Pair it with your favorite sides, and you’ll have a versatile meal that can be enjoyed throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400º F (200º C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, whole grain mustard, Dijon mustard, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
- Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Coat chicken breasts with the honey mustard sauce thoroughly.
- Place coated chicken in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165º F (75º C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg