Description
This zesty honey mustard chicken delivers a quick weeknight dinner that brings serious flavor without complicated steps. Golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with a tangy sweet sauce make dinner feel like a restaurant-quality treat that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine Dijon mustard, honey, whole grain mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the marinade looks smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the chicken breasts or thighs into a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the entire marinade mixture over the meat, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Select a baking dish that fits the chicken pieces comfortably without overcrowding.
- Position the marinated chicken in the prepared baking dish, drizzling any remaining marinade directly over the top of the meat.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 22-25 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain moisture.
- Slice the chicken against the grain and sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a bright, fresh garnish before serving.
Notes
- Marinate overnight in the fridge for deeper honey mustard flavor that penetrates the chicken completely.
- Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even, consistent cooking throughout.
- Reserve some extra marinade before adding raw chicken to use as a fresh sauce or glaze when serving.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to help create a beautiful golden-brown exterior that seals in juicy moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes (oven) or 10-14 minutes (stovetop)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 385 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg