Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)
Tender baked chicken glazed with sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. Easy, juicy, and packed with flavor.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or nonstick 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 checked with a meat thermometer.
06 - For a caramelized golden top, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce does all the heavy lifting, so you get maximum flavor with almost zero effort.
- It reheats beautifully the next day, which means lunch is already handled before you even think about it.
02 -
- Do not skip drying the chicken because wet meat steams instead of baking and you lose that concentrated sauce coating.
- Marinating for even an hour in the fridge transforms this from good to memorable, so plan ahead when you can.
03 -
- If your honey has crystallized, warm it briefly in the microwave before mixing so it blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Check the mustard label for hidden gluten if cooking for someone with sensitivity, since some brands add wheat-based thickeners.