Description
Succulent honey dijon chicken delivers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Quick weeknight dinner perfection awaits when you combine simple ingredients for a delicious meal that satisfies completely.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and create a flavor-packed marinade by whisking Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Position chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the tangy honey Dijon mixture.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) and carefully slide the baking dish into the preheated oven.
- Roast the chicken for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165F (75C) for perfectly cooked meat.
- Once fully cooked, extract the baking dish from the oven and allow the chicken to rest briefly.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately sprinkling fresh thyme or parsley over the golden-brown chicken breasts.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains warm and succulent, drizzling any remaining pan juices for extra flavor.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor by letting it sit in the honey Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before baking, enhancing taste and tenderness.
- Opt for skinless chicken breasts to reduce calories and create a leaner protein option for health-conscious eaters.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness, preventing dry chicken and guaranteeing a juicy, perfectly cooked result every time.
- Customize the dish by substituting honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile or adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg