Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts glazed with honey mustard sauce, baked until golden and tender.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5 oz each

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
03 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
04 - 4 tablespoons honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - Chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken, turning each breast to coat thoroughly on all sides.
04 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce has thickened slightly.
05 - For a caramelized, golden-brown finish, switch the oven to broil and cook the chicken for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
06 - Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The double mustard trick, Dijon for smoothness and whole grain for texture, creates a sauce that tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • It reheats beautifully the next day, making it perfect for anyone who actually enjoys leftovers for lunch.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting step because cutting into the chicken immediately sends all those juices running onto the plate instead of staying inside the meat where they belong.
  • Broiling is optional but it transforms the dish from homey to dinner party worthy, just never walk away from the oven during those final minutes.
03 -
  • Basting halfway through baking is the simple act that turns good sauce into a lacquered, glossy glaze that clings to every bite.
  • Let the honey mustard sauce sit for ten minutes before using it, the garlic and thyme infuse more deeply as it rests.

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