Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breasts baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy glaze. This easy recipe combines garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard for a delicious main dish that’s perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and heat it in a 425°F oven while you prepare the glaze, ensuring the pan is just large enough to hold the chicken breasts with about half an inch of space around each.
- Make the glaze: Melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat, add the minced garlic, and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the glaze begins to reduce.
- Prepare the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven and arrange the chicken breasts evenly apart inside the pan.
- Apply the glaze and bake: Pour the hot glaze evenly over the chicken breasts. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Baste and continue baking: Remove from the oven, baste the chicken with the pan juices, then bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°F in the thickest part.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute and ensure maximum flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the pan size is appropriate to prevent the glaze from burning.
- Using a thermometer helps to cook the chicken to the perfect internal temperature.
- You can serve this dish with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
