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Juicy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts Recipe Easy and Perfect

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This recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken breasts with a sticky, caramelized honey mustard glaze that balances sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) kosher or sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown but not cooked through.
  5. Remove skillet from heat. Brush or spoon half the honey mustard glaze over each chicken breast, coating thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the skillet (if oven-safe) or place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes, basting once halfway through with remaining glaze.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) and juices should run clear.
  8. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing to help the glaze stick and lock in juices. Searing before baking is key to juicy chicken and a textured glaze. Do not overbake; use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F internal temperature. Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing. If glaze is thin near the end, resist adding more to avoid burning. For larger breasts, add extra baking time and monitor closely.

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