Description
A 35-minute weeknight dinner featuring juicy baked chicken breasts smothered in a sweet and savory honey dijon glaze. Easy to make and perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Place in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Spoon pan sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Chicken Prep: Patting the chicken dry is crucial for the sauce to stick.
- Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; pull chicken at 165°F.
- Substitutions: You can use chicken thighs, but increase cook time by 5-10 minutes.
- Storage: Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Breast
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken Dinner, 30 Minute Meal, Baked Chicken Breasts, Sweet and Savory Chicken