Honey Mustard Baked Chicken – The classic combination of honey and mustard smothered tender chicken breasts and cooked to perfection. A wonderful dinner of baked chicken that is really easy and healthy!
MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH HONEY
Juicy and tasty chicken breasts cooked in the most delicious honey mustard sauce.
Crispy golden skin and a sweet, savory shiny sauce and side salad is all you need. You don’t need much else when simple ingredients and baked chicken breasts are just right.
HOW TO MAKE MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH HONEY
First prepare the honey mustard sauce: mix the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, old-fashioned mustard, yellow mustard, vinegar and paprika in a mixing bowl and whisk until well blended.
We then have two choices here;
A) Place the chicken breasts in an ovenproof dish, pour the sauce over the chicken and put it in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
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B) Brown the chicken breasts in a pan, first, a few minutes on each side. Then transfer the chicken to an ovenproof dish, pour over the sauce and cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
That is just about everything. Serve with a side of loaded mashed cauliflower, or with this spring potato salad for a healthy, well-balanced meal.
An advice; you might want to double this honey and mustard chicken recipe to be sure you have enough for everyone to have seconds – it’s SO good! I mean, what could be better than cooked, tangy, sweet and savory chicken for dinner? Exactly!
Can i use chicken thighs
Absolutely, but cooking times vary. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness – the safe internal temperature for cooked chicken is 165 ° Fahrenheit, or 75 ° Celsius.
HOW TO STORE COOKED CHICKEN LEFTOVERS
Store the chicken in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.