Mustard Chicken
Mustard Chicken brings a delightful tangy flavor that will remind you of home-cooked goodness. This easy recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty mustard-honey glaze, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and coat with half of the mustard mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and chicken is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg