Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful, sweet-savory honey Dijon glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this one-pan recipe boasts a short ingredient list and requires minimal hands-on time. Enjoy restaurant-quality results with very little effort!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Honey Dijon Glaze
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking when the chicken is prepared.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the Honey Dijon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried thyme (if using). Mix well until combined and smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the honey Dijon glaze evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Use a spoon or brush to spread the glaze if needed.
- Bake: Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) and the chicken is cooked through. Baste once halfway through with the pan juices for extra flavor.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Pound thick chicken breasts to even thickness for more uniform cooking.
- Use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat, but adjust the baking time as needed.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and are great for meal prep.
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the glaze for up to 2 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze (about 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg