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This no-fuss chicken dinner combines honey and two kinds of mustard into a mouthwatering sauce. Just mix, pour, and bake - dinner's ready in 40 minutes.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:19 GMT
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I discovered this honey Dijon chicken recipe during a busy week and it's become a family favorite. The magic happens when sweet honey meets tangy mustard creating the most incredible sauce. Best of all it takes just minutes to prep leaving your oven to do all the work.

Why This Recipe Works

There's something wonderful about how honey and Dijon mustard come together in this dish. The chicken stays juicy while baking and cleanup is a breeze. I love making extra for lunch the next day since the flavors get even better overnight.

What You'll Need

  • Fresh chicken breasts or thighs I prefer organic
  • Smooth Dijon mustard the good stuff makes a difference
  • Local honey adds natural sweetness
  • Fresh garlic cloves minced
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
  • Fresh thyme sprigs from my herb garden

Let's Cook

Flavor Time
Mix your Dijon honey garlic and oil coat the chicken well pop in fridge for a quick marinade
Get Ready
Heat your oven to 375°F
Prep Time
Place chicken in your baking dish brush with extra sauce
Into The Oven
Bake until golden about 25 minutes check with a thermometer for doneness
Almost Done
Let it rest for juicy results then serve it up
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Perfect Partners

I love serving this chicken with steamed broccoli or green beans from my garden. The sauce tastes amazing drizzled over fluffy mashed potatoes or rice. Sometimes I'll toss some pasta with the extra sauce too.

Kitchen Secrets

Keep some foil handy if the top starts getting too brown. A sprinkle of fresh thyme and squeeze of lemon right before serving makes everything pop. For my kids I use a bit less Dijon they prefer it milder.

Save Some For Later

Leftovers stay good in the fridge for three days. When reheating add a splash of broth to keep things moist. This chicken makes the best lunch bowls the next day.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Should I cover the pan while baking?

Cover for moister chicken with more sauce, uncovered for browner chicken and thicker sauce.

→ Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?

Yes, maple syrup makes a great substitute for honey in this recipe.

→ What kind of mustard can I use?

Recipe calls for both dijon and whole grain dijon, but yellow mustard works too.

→ Can I make this spicy?

Yes, add sriracha or other hot sauce to taste for extra heat.

→ Is this recipe gluten-free?

Skip the soy sauce or use tamari to make it gluten-free.

Honey Dijon Chicken

Juicy baked chicken in a honey dijon sauce with garlic and rosemary. A quick dinner that's both sweet and tangy with minimal prep work.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes

Category: Hearty Mains

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4)

Dietary: Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 1/4 cup honey.
02 2 tbsp dijon mustard.
03 2 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard.
04 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
05 1 tbsp soy sauce.
06 2 cloves garlic, minced.
07 Salt and pepper to taste.
08 1/2 cup chicken broth.
09 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts.
10 2-3 sprigs rosemary.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 02

Mix honey, both mustards, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, and broth.

Step 03

Toss chicken in sauce mixture.

Step 04

Place chicken in single layer in baking dish.

Step 05

Tuck rosemary sprigs between chicken pieces.

Step 06

Bake 25-35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.

Step 07

Serve with pan sauce.

Notes

  1. Cover pan for moister chicken and more sauce.
  2. Leave uncovered for browner chicken and thicker sauce.
  3. Can use maple syrup instead of honey.
  4. Can add parmesan, miso, paprika, curry powder or hot sauce to customize.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking dish.
  • Mixing bowl.
  • Meat thermometer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Soy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 230
  • Total Fat: 4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • Protein: 27 g