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Honey mustard chicken with chopped parsley garnish, in a white dish.

Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
This honey mustard chicken is the flavor bomb you need for your weeknight dinners. Juicy, tender chicken is coated in a rich, delicious sauce made with honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemon juice. Whether you're in need of a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish, this 25-minute recipe delivers big with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts skinless
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley minced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
  • Make the marinade in a small bowl by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange in the baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over evenly and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
  • Serve with parsley garnish and optional lemon wedges or slices on the side.

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Notes

  • Apply an optional step to marinate the chicken in the honey mustard sauce for at least 30 minutes (or covered in the refrigerator overnight) before baking to allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken more deeply.
  • Reduce the amount of honey if you prefer a tangier sauce, or add more if you like the dish on the sweeter side. Taste as you go to achieve your desired balance of sweet and tangy.
  • Throw in some vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli to the baking dish. They will roast beautifully alongside the chicken and soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Top the chicken with crushed nuts or breadcrumbs before baking for added texture. The delightful crunch complements the juicy chicken and sauce beautifully.
  • Add a kick of heat by adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Serve: This saucy dish is best served with a side that can soak up its sauce, like roasted vegetables, a light salad, or rice. It also pairs great with some crusty bread like baguette, sourdough, ciabatta, and focaccia.
Store: Place honey mustard chicken in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to a month. Reheat in a skillet on the stove over medium-low heat. Thaw frozen chicken overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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