Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a weeknight lifesaver! Tender, juicy chicken smothered in a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, baked to golden perfection. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a dinner everyone will request on repeat.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/3 cup Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
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Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Lightly grease a baking dish. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the dish, letting excess drip off.
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Brush the reserved honey Dijon sauce over the top of the chicken.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F and is golden brown.
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Garnish with fresh thyme if desired, and serve with rice or salad.
Notes
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Thighs offer a juicier result, but breasts work beautifully too.
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Add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
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Great with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg