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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts for Effortless Weeknight Dinners

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts are a simple, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil can use avocado oil for a different taste
  • 1/4 cup Honey substitute with maple syrup for a non-honey option
  • 1/4 cup Whole grain mustard spicy brown mustard is a good alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be used for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use sea salt or kosher salt for the best results
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) can substitute with garlic powder if needed
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts you can use chicken thighs, adjusting cooking time
  • Fresh thyme (optional) fresh rosemary or oregano can also be used

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF.
  2. Mix the marinade in a mixing bowl by combining olive oil, honey, both mustards, salt, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts lightly to an even thickness.
  4. Coat each chicken breast evenly with the honey mustard sauce.
  5. Arrange the coated chicken in a 9x13 baking dish.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Check if the internal temperature reaches 165ºF for safe consumption.
  8. Garnish optionally with fresh thyme before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a touch of spice, sprinkle cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes into the marinade.

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