Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon sauce and baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dijon Honey Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the honey Dijon mixture over them, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Spoon some sauce over the chicken before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- You can also use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative—just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
