Description
This Honey Mustard Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection in a flavorful honey mustard sauce. With a simple yet delicious combination of honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley, it offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the honey mustard mixture that will coat the chicken.
- Heat Skillet: Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up for cooking the chicken breasts.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper evenly on all sides.
- Sear Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until each side is nicely browned.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared honey mustard mixture evenly over the browned chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the chicken with fresh parsley before serving for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Ensure to use an oven-safe skillet to transfer directly from stovetop to oven.
- You can substitute Dijon mustard with whole grain mustard for a different texture.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey mustard mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
