Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinner recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a tangy, slightly sweet honey mustard sauce and baked to perfection. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey Dijon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25โ30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey Dijon sauce for 1โ2 hours before baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.