Description
This Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked to perfection with a flavorful honey Dijon glaze infused with garlic. It’s an easy, oven-baked dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious weekend meal, combining sweet and tangy notes with savory garlic undertones.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, ensuring enough space around each chicken breast, and place it in a 425°F (220°C) oven to heat up while you prepare the glaze.
- Prepare the glaze: Melt the butter in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until softened, avoiding browning. Stir in honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the mixture begins to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Season and bake the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven. Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the pan, spaced apart. Pour the hot glaze over the chicken evenly.
- Bake and baste: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and baste the chicken with the glaze in the pan. Continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 170°F (77°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are roughly equal in size for even cooking.
- If the glaze starts to burn, tent the pan with foil or reduce oven temperature slightly.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
