Description
Savor the delectable blend of sweet honey and tangy mustard in this quick and easy baked chicken dish, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Make the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat with Sauce: Pour half of the glaze over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, drizzle with remaining sauce and serve alongside your favorite vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg