Description
Honey dijon chicken brings together sweet and tangy flavors in a simple weeknight meal that delights the senses. Succulent chicken breasts glazed with a zesty mustard-honey sauce promise a quick, mouthwatering dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the chicken.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by thoroughly blending honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer within a baking dish, ensuring each piece is completely enveloped by the golden-hued marinade.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the meat transforms to a perfect white throughout and releases clear juices when pierced.
- After removing from the oven, allow the chicken to rest and settle for a brief 5-minute interval, which helps redistribute internal moisture and ensures maximum tenderness before serving.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels for those watching sugar intake.
- Tenderize chicken beforehand by marinating in the sauce for 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Use chicken thighs as a juicier alternative if preferring darker meat with richer taste.
- Transform into a gluten-free recipe by ensuring Dijon mustard is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg