Description
With just 5 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, this Easy Honey Dijon Baked Chicken delivers a tangy, flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Honey Dijon Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a twist!)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or water in a pinch)
- 2–3 fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep (5 minutes) Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Pat your chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Make the Magic Sauce (3 minutes) In a large bowl, whisk together honey, both mustards, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and chicken broth until smooth. The mixture should smell absolutely divine – if you’re not tempted to lick the spoon, you’re stronger than I am!
3. Combine & Arrange (2 minutes) Place chicken pieces in your baking dish in a single layer (don’t crowd them – they need their space to get golden!). Pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece gets coated. Tuck those beautiful rosemary sprigs between the chicken pieces.
4. Bake to Perfection (25-35 minutes) Slide into your preheated oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Chicken breasts typically take 25-30 minutes, while thighs might need 30-35 minutes. The kitchen will smell incredible – this is normal!
5. Rest & Serve (5 minutes) Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then spoon that gorgeous pan sauce over each piece before serving.
Notes
The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility. Chicken thighs will give you juicier results and are more forgiving if you accidentally overcook them, while breasts are leaner and cook faster. Don’t skip the resting time – it allows the juices to redistribute for the most tender chicken possible.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 4 oz) with sauce
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg