Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Print)
Tender chicken glazed with honey mustard, baked until golden and bubbling.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3-1.5 lbs)
→ Sauce
02 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, turning each breast to coat thoroughly.
04 - Bake, uncovered, for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
05 - For extra color, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce does double duty as marinade and glaze, saving you prep time
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day, if there are any
02 -
- The broiler can turn perfection into burned in seconds, so stand there and watch it
- Letting the chicken rest before cutting keeps all those juices inside where they belong
03 -
- Pound thicker ends of chicken breasts to even thickness before marinating
- Line your baking dish with parchment for incredibly easy cleanup