Description
Honey dijon chicken brings together classic flavors in a simple weeknight dinner. Home cooks will appreciate this quick protein that delivers maximum taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce Base:
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring an even temperature for consistent cooking.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, finely minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously massage the honey-Dijon mixture onto the chicken breasts, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a baking dish, positioning pieces to allow proper heat circulation.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F, indicating thorough cooking.
- Once fully cooked, remove from oven and let rest briefly to allow juices to redistribute.
- Optionally, sprinkle freshly chopped herbs over the chicken for an aromatic and visually appealing finishing touch before serving.
Notes
- Let the honey-Dijon marinade sit on chicken for 15-30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Choose thin chicken breasts or butterfly thicker cuts to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a lower glycemic alternative that maintains similar sweet-tangy profile.
- Line baking dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup and preventing chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg