Description
This Easy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines simple pantry ingredients with minimal fuss, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and position the oven rack in the upper third to ensure even baking of the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts side-by-side in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle each breast evenly with garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Initial Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes to start cooking the chicken through.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth and combined, creating the honey mustard sauce.
- Add Sauce: Remove the chicken from the oven after 10 minutes and pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Finish Baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce has thickened.
- Rest and Serve: Take the chicken out of the oven and spoon some of the sauce over the breasts. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally, sprinkle chopped parsley on top and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- The Dijon mustard adds a nice tangy depth to the sauce; use your favorite brand for best flavor.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly using a meat thermometer to reach 165°F internally.
- Resting the chicken after baking helps retain juices and makes the meat more tender.
- You can double the sauce ingredients if you like extra sauce over your chicken and sides.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice to make it a complete meal.
