Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are a delightful and nutritious meal option that combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a homemade honey mustard sauce, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can have this flavorful dish ready to serve in under an hour. Whether paired with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad, this versatile chicken dish will impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, both mustards, salt, and minced garlic. Mix until smooth.
- Lightly pound each chicken breast to an even thickness and coat with the honey mustard sauce.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165º F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg