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Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey Dijon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25โ€“30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
  5. 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 1โ€“2 hours before baking.
  • Serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.