Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken breasts glazed with sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, baked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, turning each piece to ensure thorough coating on all sides.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
06 - For a caramelized golden finish, switch the oven to broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve hot with your choice of side dishes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The double mustard trick, using both Dijon and whole grain, creates layers of tangy depth that a single mustard never could.
- Cleanup is almost nonexistent since everything bakes in a single dish.
02 -
- If you have time marinate the chicken in the sauce for one to two hours in the fridge because the flavor seeps deeper into the meat and the result is noticeably more tender.
- Always check mustard labels for gluten containing additives since some brands sneak in wheat based thickeners.
03 -
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness before baking and you will never again face the problem of one end being dry while the other end is still pink inside.
- Save every drop of leftover sauce from the baking dish because it makes an incredible drizzle over whatever side dish you serve.