Description
This Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe is a delightful combination of sweet honey and savory garlic, making it a perfect choice for a quick and flavorful dinner. Enjoy a satisfying meal with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- pinch salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
- pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil, allowing space around the chicken.
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Stir in honey and Dijon mustard, then add a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in the hot baking pan.
- Pour the honey Dijon glaze evenly over the chicken breasts. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Baste the chicken with any collected glaze, then return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (170°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, marinate the chicken in the glaze for a couple of hours before cooking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg