Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe

Description:This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a delicious and simple dish with just a few ingredients! Juicy chicken breasts are baked in a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon sauce for a flavorful, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe

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Description:This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken is a delicious and simple dish with just a few ingredients! Juicy chicken breasts are baked in a sweet and tangy honey-Dijon sauce for a flavorful, satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

• Author: Chef Sara

Ingredients

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• 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4cupDijon mustard
• 1/4cuphoney
• 2 tbspolive oil
• 1 tbspapple cider vinegar
• 2cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make the Sauce:In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth.
3. Season Chicken:Place the chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
4. Coat with Sauce:Pour the honey-Dijon sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Use a spoon to spread the sauce if needed.
5. Bake:Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink in the center.
6. Serve:Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired, and spoon extra sauce over the chicken before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of heat.
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.