Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken glazed in sweet honey mustard sauce, baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
04 - Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, turning each piece to ensure thorough coating on all sides.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
06 - For a caramelized golden top, switch the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The two mustard trick creates layers of flavor that taste like you spent hours when you barely spent ten minutes.
- It reheats beautifully the next day, making it perfect for intentional leftovers or a no stress lunch.
02 -
- Do not skip drying the chicken before saucing it, wet chicken repels the marinade and you end up with a puddle instead of a glaze.
- Marinating for even one hour in the fridge transforms this from good to memorable, the sauce seeps deep into every fiber.
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes after pulling it from the oven so the juices redistribute instead of running all over your cutting board.
- If your honey has crystallized, a quick 15 second warm in the microwave makes it pourable and smooth again for the sauce.