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Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe A plate of golden, grilled chicken tenders glazed with honey mustard sauce and garnished with parsley, served with a side of salad.

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

A quick, sticky, roasted Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe that stays juicy and gets a caramelized glaze—kids love it, and it works great for dinner or leftovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Family / Comfort
Calories: 365
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast or thighs - Boneless skinless
  • ¼ cup Raw honey
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Whole grain mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced or smashed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves - Or substitute with dried thyme
  • to taste Salt & black pepper
  • optional Smoked paprika / red pepper flakes / lemon zest / rosemary - For variation

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed Baking Sheet (To catch drips and ensure even cooking)
  • 1 Small bowl (To whisk the glaze)
  • 1 Whisk or fork (For mixing glaze)
  • 1 Pastry brush (or spoon) (To apply glaze)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To ensure safe doneness (165°F))

Method
 

  1. Pat dry the chicken, season both sides with salt and pepper, and let rest while preparing glaze
    Raw chicken breasts placed on a wooden cutting board with seasonings, garlic, lemon, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil laid out around it.
  2. Whisk together honey, Dijon, whole grain mustard, garlic, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar
    A bowl filled with small pieces of chicken marinating in a dark, flavorful sauce with herbs and spices.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F and brush the first half of the glaze onto the chicken on a lined sheet
    A bowl with a whisk mixing a golden-brown sauce, possibly a honey mustard glaze, on a marble countertop.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, then brush on remaining glaze and bake until internal temp reaches 165°F (about 10 min more)
    A close-up of grilled chicken breasts being brushed with a flavorful sauce that has fresh herbs sprinkled on top.
  5. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving with optional garnishes
    Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe A plate of golden, grilled chicken tenders glazed with honey mustard sauce and garnished with parsley, served with a side of salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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