Description
A simple and flavorful baked chicken recipe featuring a sweet and tangy honey Dijon mustard sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this dish combines honey, Dijon mustards, apple cider vinegar, and garlic to create a moist, tender chicken infused with aromatic rosemary. The recipe can be customized with various spices and toppings for added depth.
Ingredients
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Honey Dijon Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari or omit for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce and Chicken: In a bowl, combine honey, both types of Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Mix thoroughly to create the honey Dijon sauce. Toss the chicken breasts in this mixture ensuring they are well coated.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish. Distribute the rosemary sprigs among the chicken pieces for added flavor.
- Bake the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the chicken uncovered until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), which should take about 25 to 35 minutes. For moister chicken with more sauce, cover the baking dish with foil during baking.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and serve it topped with the pan sauce for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Cover the pan while baking to keep the chicken moist with more liquid and sauce; bake uncovered if you prefer a darker, more golden-brown color and a thicker sauce.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- You can substitute Dijon mustards with yellow mustard if preferred.
- Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to the sauce for a cheesy twist.
- Include 1 tablespoon of white miso paste in the sauce to deepen umami flavors.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon paprika or curry powder to the sauce for an extra spice kick.
- Adjust heat by adding sriracha or your favorite chili sauce to taste in the honey Dijon sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
