Description
This Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breast recipe features juicy, tender chicken baked in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon glaze, infused with aromatic garlic. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it combines flavorful ingredients and straightforward cooking instructions for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Ensure the pan is large enough to hold the chicken with about half an inch of space around each piece. Heat the pan in a 425°F oven while you prepare the glaze.
- Prepare the glaze: Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, softening but not browning. Stir in honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced and well blended.
- Season the chicken: Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Carefully remove the hot baking pan from the oven and arrange the chicken breasts evenly spaced inside the pan.
- Coat the chicken with glaze: Pour the hot glaze evenly over the chicken breasts. Return the pan to the oven and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- Baste and continue baking: Remove the pan from the oven, baste the chicken with the glaze in the pan, then return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 170°F.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature for safety and juiciness.
- Can be served with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- If desired, garnish with chopped parsley or additional honey Dijon glaze before serving.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
