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Honey Mustard Chicken

Juicy and tender chicken breast marinated with honey and mustard marinade and then baked to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 medium chicken breasts 4 oz each, boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided

Mustard sauce:

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or to taste
  • a small handful of fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine all the mustard sauce ingredients (1/4 cup honey, 3 tablespoons chicken stock, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce) set aside.
  • Combine all the spices (1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper and rub the 4 medium chicken breasts thoroughly on all sides.
  • Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat, add the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sear the chicken on both sides for 2 minutes until golden brown.
    Pan-fried seasoned chicken breast on a black skillet
  • Meanwhile preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Transfer the chicken to an oven-safe dish and pour over the mustard sauce. Bake until cooked through, about 15-25 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts).
    honey mustard sauce marinade added over baked chicken breast in a white baking dish
  • The internal temperature of each chicken breast should read 165F. Remove from oven, garnish with a small handful of fresh thyme, and serve.

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Notes

Substitutes:
  • Chicken: I prefer using chicken breast, but you may use boneless and skinless thighs. You can swap the chicken with seafood if you prefer. Salmon or white fish will work well.
  • Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water will work
  • Oil: use any oil. Avocado or grapeseed oil will be good, too.
  • Honey: Maple syrup will be a good option as a substitute.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg