Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breasts
A quick and easy recipe for chicken breasts coated in a flavorful honey-Dijon glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Regular
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Pinch salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Melt butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the honey and Dijon mustard, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens into a glaze.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Baste the chicken with the pan juices and return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 170°F (75°C) internally.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a unique twist, swap honey for maple syrup. Marinate the chicken in the glaze for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg