Description
A simple and delicious baked chicken recipe featuring a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For thicker pieces, you may need to bake a few minutes longer.
- Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through baking for extra flavor and moisture.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness.
- For crispier chicken, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast/thigh
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 (varies based on chicken cut)
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Approximately 400-500mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2-3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Approximately 30-35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80-100mg