Description
Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a delightful dish that marries tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon glaze. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. With its irresistible flavor, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it alongside your choice of sides for a complete meal that satisfies both the palate and the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme until well combined.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the honey-Dijon mixture over it, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the foil, drizzle with the remaining sauce, and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg