Description
Honey dijon chicken brings zesty Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with minimal prep work. Crispy, golden-brown chicken breasts glazed in a tangy sauce will delight you when served alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or 2 large chicken breasts)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, creating a perfectly calibrated cooking environment. Prepare a baking dish with a light coating of grease or protective parchment paper.
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Arrange chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish, generously cascading the honey Dijon mixture over each piece to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes if using bone-in thighs, or 25-30 minutes for boneless breasts. Verify doneness by confirming the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- For an enhanced caramelized exterior, activate the broiler for a final 2-3 minutes, transforming the glaze into a golden, slightly crisp coating.
- Allow the chicken to rest briefly after removing from the oven, enabling juices to redistribute and intensify flavor. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of brightness and visual appeal before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours before baking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness without overcooking, preventing dry chicken.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different sweet profile or use agave nectar for a vegan alternative.
- Adjust soy sauce to low-sodium version if watching salt intake or prefer a lighter seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg