Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

You can have this Honey Mustard Chicken on the table in under 45 minutes! And there’s minimal hands on prep work since it’s baked, no tending to the chicken in a skillet. I think you’ll love the multi-dimensional depth of flavor this easy chicken recipe has, and the slight texture from the coarsely ground mustard. It keeps things deliciously interesting. I recommend serving it with brown rice or white rice, or fresh cooked noodles tossed with butter, along with a vibrant green steamed vegetable such as broccoli, asparagus or green beans. All making this an easy balanced meal.

Honey Mustard Chicken Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken breasts Three types of mustard (whole grain, yellow and Dijon) Honey Olive oil Salt and pepper Yellow onion Garlic Rosemary

How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken

Whisk together the mustards, honey and olive oil. Saute onion and garlic over medium heat to slightly soften, then spread onto the bottom of the baking dish. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lay over the onion layer. Pour mustard mixture over chicken, turning to coat evenly. Lay rosemary sprigs between chicken breasts. Bake chicken until cooked through, covering with foil to prevent sauce from burning if necessary.

Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead of Chicken Breasts?

Yes, chicken thighs will work great as well. Just use boneless skinless chicken thighs for approximately the same cook time (you may just need to increase by 5 minutes or so).

Can I Use Whatever Mustard I Have on Hand?

Yes, if you don’t have the three types of mustard listed in the recipe, feel free to use whatever you have. Your honey mustard sauce won’t taste the same as this version but will still be delicious!

How to Tell When Chicken Is Cooked Through

You’ll know when the chicken is finished baking when it’s no longer pink on the inside and the juices run clear. I also recommend an instant read thermometer to test for doneness. The center of chicken breasts or thighs should register 165 degrees F in the center of thickest portion when the chicken is done.

Tips for the Best Honey Mustard Chicken

For the extra depth of flavor allow enough time for the onions to brown and caramlize a little in the skillet. Stir them occasionally so they don’t burn. Cook times with chicken breasts will vary based on their size. I recommend using about 6 – 8 oz breasts, and if they are much larger I’d cut them into halves through the thickness so they don’t take forever to bake. Preferably let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes after you take it out of the oven before serving. This allows the juices of the chicken to evenly redistribute before sliced, resulting in juicier chicken.

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