Oven Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken breasts with sweet-tangy honey mustard coating, baked until golden and tender for an easy weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking 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 - Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the honey mustard sauce evenly over each piece, ensuring full coverage on all sides.
04 - Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the juices run clear.
05 - For a caramelized golden-brown finish, switch the oven to broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The two mustards do different things, Dijon brings heat and whole grain brings texture, and together they make the sauce irresistible.
  • Cleanup is one dish and a bowl, which means more time to actually enjoy your evening.
02 -
  • If you have time, let the chicken swim in the sauce for an hour or two in the fridge and the flavor will penetrate twice as deep.
  • Chicken thighs work too but add about five extra minutes and check the temperature before pulling them out.
03 -
  • Let the baked chicken rest for five minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute instead of spilling onto the cutting board.
  • The smoked paprika is not optional, it is the one ingredient that transforms this from good to memorable.

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