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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Honey Mustard Chicken is coated in a sweet and savory sauce and then baked in the oven until juicy and tender. This healthy, quick, and low-carb chicken breast recipe can easily be meal prepped ahead of time for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 ¼ lbs. chicken breasts pounded and cut into 4-5 oz. portions
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard*
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ tsp. fresh thyme finely chopped*
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- ½ tsp. salt to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper to taste
- ⅛ tsp. paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare chicken by pounding to 1-inch thick and cutting into 4-5 ounce portions.
- Whisk mustard, honey, oil, Worcestershire, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl until smooth.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of the honey mustard sauce.
- Place chicken into the bowl with the sauce. Toss until chicken is well coated.
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight. (You can transfer it to a gallon-sized Ziploc bag for easier storage.)
- Place chicken breasts in a 9-inch square baking dish that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake chicken in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. (It will increase by 5-10 degrees once removed from the oven reaching a final temperature of 165 degrees.)
- Brush chicken with reserved honey mustard sauce.
- Serve with a sprig of fresh thyme and enjoy.
Notes
- You can also use ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard can be substituted for an added kick.
Meal Prep and Storage
- How to prep ahead of time: If preparing this more than 24 hours in advance, store the chicken and marinade separately. Toss the chicken in the sauce if preparing this recipe less than 24 hours before cooking. You can prepare the simple marinade and chicken up to 3 days in advance.
- How to store: Store leftover honey mustard chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- How to freeze: This dish freezes exceptionally well. Simply store it and any excess sauce in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 4-6 months.
- How to reheat: When ready to eat, let thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat in a 300-degree oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
