Description
Succulent honey dijon chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Home cooks can quickly prepare this simple yet elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (59 ml) Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup (59 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-packed marinade by whisking Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic into a harmonious, silky mixture.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a lightly greased baking dish, creating an even surface for optimal cooking.
- Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage for enhanced taste.
- Lavishly drench the chicken with the honey-Dijon sauce, using a spoon to distribute the glaze evenly and create a glistening coat.
- Transfer the baking dish to a preheated oven set at 375F (190C), allowing the chicken to roast uncovered and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Monitor the chicken’s internal temperature, baking until it reaches 165F (74C) and the meat appears completely opaque throughout.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest briefly to help retain its succulent juices.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by garnishing with delicate sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme, then drizzle any remaining sauce over the golden-brown chicken before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are similar in size for even cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help sauce adhere better and create a more flavorful crust.
- For a low-carb option, replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup or use a monk fruit sweetener to reduce sugar content.
- Consider marinating chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg