Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken coated in honey mustard sauce, baked until golden and juicy.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Sauces & Condiments
02 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
03 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over each piece, turning to coat all sides thoroughly.
04 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
05 - For a golden, caramelized finish, switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Two mustards double down on flavor, giving you both sharpness and texture in every bite.
- The sauce practically makes itself while the oven does all the heavy lifting.
02 -
- If you have time, let the chicken marinate in the sauce for an hour or two in the fridge because the flavor penetrates so much deeper.
- Chicken thighs work beautifully here but will need about five extra minutes in the oven.
03 -
- A chilled Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay beside this plate turns a random Tuesday into something worth savoring.
- Double the sauce and save half in a jar in the fridge for a quick marinade later in the week.