Honey Mustard Chicken
A sweet and tangy honey mustard chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a homemade honey mustard sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.333 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Season both sides with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Pour half of the honey mustard mixture over the chicken breasts, spreading evenly to coat. Reserve the remaining mixture for basting later.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush the reserved honey mustard glaze over the top of each piece.
- Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with extra glaze from the pan.
Notes
Optional: Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.