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Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

This one pot honey mustard chicken breast is an easy and delicious dinner that only requires a few ingredients to whip up.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Laurel Perry

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    4 seasoned raw chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat.
    2 teaspoons olive oil
  • Sear both sides of the chicken until golden brown, about 2-4 minutes per side.
    4 seared chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.
  • While the chicken sears, in a medium bowl whisk the honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, chicken broth, garlic, and thyme.
    ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
    honey mustard sauce in a glass bowl with a spoon.
  • Pour the mustard sauce over the chicken and use a pastry brush to spread it out evenly over the chicken.
    honey mustard sauce poured over seared chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.
  • Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Smaller chicken breasts will cook faster, so start checking them earlier
    honey mustard chicken in a cast iron skillet.

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Notes

  • Properly cooked chicken should register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
Storage: Store honey mustard chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg