Description
This Easy Baked Honey Dijon Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon sauce. Baked to perfection in the oven, this dish combines the sharpness of Dijon mustard with the natural sweetness of honey and a hint of garlic and thyme, making it a flavorful and simple main course perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Honey Dijon Sauce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare it for the chicken breasts.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the four boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the greased baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until fully combined, creating a smooth honey Dijon marinade.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the honey Dijon mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, spreading the sauce to cover each piece thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the chicken to cook gently and absorb flavors.
- Continue Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake the chicken for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, allowing the sauce to thicken and slightly caramelize.
- Serve: Spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the dish over the chicken before serving, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer juicier meat.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey Dijon sauce for up to 2 hours prior to baking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or rice to soak up the extra sauce.