Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
342 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Description
Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken uses simple ingredients like garlic powder, honey, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth to create a sauce that complements baked chicken breasts. Initially, the chicken is seasoned and baked uncovered to set a light crust, then the honey mustard sauce is poured over and baked further to cook through and thicken. The result is chicken maintaining juiciness with a glossy, slightly thickened sauce. The Dijon mustard provides a subtle sharpness that balances the honey's sweetness.
The chicken is best served warm, with the sauce spooned over top for added moisture and flavor. Parsley optionally sprinkled on finish adds a touch of color and freshness to the presentation. This dish pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice.
The recipe notes advise that substituting Dijon mustard with other mustards is possible but may affect the sweet-sharp balance of the sauce, as Dijon cuts through the honey's sweetness better than some milder mustards. Allowing the chicken to rest briefly after baking helps the juices redistribute, enhancing tenderness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard see note
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- parsley optional, to taste, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Place the chicken breasts side-by-side in a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle them with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Once the oven has been preheated, bake the chicken for 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Meanwhile, whisk the sauce ingredients together (honey, Dijon, chicken broth, cornstarch).
- Take the chicken out of the oven and pour the sauce over top.
- Return it to the oven and bake it, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165F).
- Take the chicken out of the oven and spoon the sauce over top. Let it rest for 5 minutes prior to serving. Sprinkle parsley over top if using and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- You can replace Dijon mustard with other kinds, but expect changes in sweetness and sharpness balance.
- Let the chicken rest 5 minutes after baking for better juiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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