Description
Juicy honey dijon chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors from French-inspired cuisine. Home cooks can enjoy this simple weeknight dinner with minimal preparation and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating the perfect environment for transforming chicken into a succulent meal.
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a compact mixing vessel, blending the ingredients into a harmonious marinade.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a spacious baking dish, generously cascading the vibrant honey Dijon mixture over the meat, ensuring each piece receives an even, glistening coating.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for approximately 25-30 minutes until it achieves a golden hue and reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C).
- Once fully cooked, remove from the oven and optionally sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous brightness before serving the aromatic dish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the honey Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before baking to enhance taste penetration.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out, checking for the exact 165F internal temperature.
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier, more forgiving protein option that can handle slightly longer cooking times.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your Dijon mustard is certified gluten-free, as some brands might contain wheat-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg