Description
Learn how to make delicious Honey Dijon Chicken Breasts with this easy recipe. Perfectly seasoned and juicy, a must-try for chicken lovers!
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz (170g) each
- 3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 80ml honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cover an 8×8 inch baking dish with foil. Ensure the dish is just large enough to leave a half-inch gap around each chicken breast, as using a dish that’s too big might cause the glaze to spread out too thinly and scorch. Place the empty dish in an oven preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit so it warms up while you make the glaze.
- In a small pan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook it for 30-60 seconds to soften without letting it turn brown.
- Incorporate the honey, whole grain Dijon mustard, and a touch of salt and pepper into the pan. Mix thoroughly and let it simmer on medium heat for a minute or two to begin thickening the glaze.
- Gently dust the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Take the heated dish out of the oven and arrange the chicken breasts in it, spaced evenly. Drizzle the hot glaze over the chicken pieces uniformly.
- Place the dish back into the 425-degree Fahrenheit oven and allow it to bake for 15 minutes. Take it out, spoon the glaze from the dish over the chicken, and return it to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer placed into the thickest section of a breast shows 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are evenly arranged in the baking dish for consistent cooking and glaze coverage.
- Be cautious not to overcook the garlic while sautéing in oil to prevent bitterness.
- Remember to baste the chicken with the glaze halfway through baking to maintain moisture and flavor.
