Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken combines gourmet taste with quick preparation, making it perfect for busy weeknights while ensuring a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/4 Cup Honey
1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and paprika in a bowl until smooth
- Place the chicken in the baking dish and coat evenly with the sauce
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- For a deeper color, broil for the last 2 minutes watching closely
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with parsley
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking.
Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup or adjust mustard according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg