Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken glazed with honey mustard sauce, baked until golden and bubbling
# What You'll Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
→ Sauce
02 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken, turning each breast to coat thoroughly.
04 - Bake, uncovered, for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
05 - For extra color, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Perfect for those nights when you want something impressive without the stress
- Leftovers reheat beautifully, making tomorrow lunch just as good
02 -
- Marinating the chicken for 1 to 2 hours before baking deepens the flavor significantly
- The sauce will burn if left under the broiler unattended even for a minute
03 -
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out 20 minutes before baking
- Letting the chicken rest before cutting keeps all those juices inside where they belong