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Plate of golden honey mustard chicken garnished with chopped parsley, served with a small bowl of dipping sauce on a bed of greens.

Honey Mustard Chicken

A quick and flavorful honey mustard chicken recipe made with tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet-tangy Dijon and honey glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-favorite dish comes together in about 30 minutes and reheats beautifully.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Keyword: Creamy honey mustard chicken recipe, Honey mustard chicken air fryer, Honey mustard chicken and rice, Honey mustard chicken healthy, Honey mustard chicken marinade, What to serve with honey mustard chicken
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet (Cast iron or stainless preferred)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl (For the sauce)
  • 1 Whisk or fork (To mix the honey mustard sauce)
  • 1 Brush or spoon (To apply sauce)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To check internal chicken temp)
  • 1 Baking dish (Only if not using oven-safe skillet)

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 Boneless chicken breasts - Or use thighs or tenders
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil -For searing
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Fresh cracked preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - Adds color and mild flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Or use 1 clove fresh minced

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Key for tang
  • 2 tablespoon Honey - Use real honey
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard - Balances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar - For acidity
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce - Secret ingredient for depth
  • 1 tablespoon Apple juice - Optional – adds fruity sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Optional – adds richness
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh thyme - Optional – for herby flavor
  • 1 pinch Cayenne - Optional – for a mild kick

Instructions

  • Dry the chicken and season both sides well
    Overhead view of raw chicken breasts being seasoned with spices, salt, and pepper beside bowls of marinade and seasoning mix.
  • Whisk all sauce ingredients and let it sit
    Chicken breasts searing in a skillet with olive oil, forming a golden crust while being turned with tongs.
  • Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown
    Chicken breasts baking in the oven, being coated with creamy honey mustard sauce using a silicone brush in a cast-iron pan.
  • Bake in oven with sauce until fully cooked
  • Brush with sauce and let the chicken rest
    Close-up of baked honey mustard chicken on a plate, topped with fresh parsley and served with lemon slices.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 510mg (22%) | Potassium: 620mg (18%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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