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
273 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Mustard Chicken
Description
Honey Mustard Chicken prepares tender chicken breasts that are first coated with a mixture of paprika, ground mustard seed, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. The chicken is seared briefly to develop a golden crust and then baked in a honey-based mustard sauce made with Dijon and wholegrain mustards, chicken stock, white vinegar, and Sriracha sauce. This cooking method seals in moisture while allowing the sauce to infuse the meat with a balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Garnishing with fresh thyme adds herbal freshness to the dish.
The flavor profile is grounded in the spiced rub paired with the sweet and slightly sharp mustard sauce. The cayenne offers a gentle heat that complements the honey's sweetness. The texture of the chicken is moist from the baking process with a lightly crisped exterior from searing.
This dish is a versatile main course suitable for serving with rice, vegetables, or a light salad. It can adapt well to substitutions such as using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts, or swapping chicken stock for vegetable stock or water. Maple syrup can replace honey if desired, and different oils like avocado or grapeseed oil can be used for cooking.
Seasoning and cooking times can be adjusted based on preferences and the size of the chicken breasts. Checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F ensures food safety and proper doneness.
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breast 4 oz each, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Mustard sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce or to taste
- thyme to garnish, fresh, a small handful
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine all the mustard sauce ingredients (1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce) set aside.
- Combine all the spices (1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper and rub the 4 medium chicken breasts thoroughly on all sides.
- Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sear the chicken on both sides for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish and pour over the mustard sauce. Bake until cooked through, about 15-25 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts).
- The internal temperature of each chicken breast should read 165F. Remove from oven, garnish with a small handful of fresh thyme, and serve.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can substitute for breasts if preferred; other proteins like salmon or white fish can also work with this sauce.
- Chicken stock in the sauce may be replaced with vegetable stock or water without compromising flavor.
- Olive oil used for searing may be substituted with avocado or grapeseed oil.
- Maple syrup is an effective alternative sweetener for honey in the mustard sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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