This Healthy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe makes an easy, flavorful chicken dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep. It pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables, pasta or rice to make a satisfying meal that the whole family will love! Learn how to make homemade baked chicken breasts with this quick and easy recipe.
You are going to want to add this Healthy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe to your regular dinner rotation. It requires only four ingredients to make (not including salt and pepper), which you probably already have on hand. This easy recipe is also super tasty and high in protein, but low in fat and calories.
Is eating chicken breast good for weight loss?
Chicken breast is a great animal protein to consume, because it is extra-lean. Without the skin, one serving of 100g of roasted chicken breast barely has 2g of fat, which is the equivalent of less than one teaspoon of butter. In comparison, the same quantity of extra-lean ground beef contains nearly 8g of fat.
In addition to providing essential vitamins and minerals, chicken breast is high in protein (33g for 100g of chicken breast) and contains a high amount of amino acids. The dark meat in chicken (such as the legs) is twice as rich in iron as the white meat (the breasts). However, if you’re watching the amount of fat in your food, white meat is a better option, because it contains less fat and more protein.
How to Make Healthy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
As always, the full instructions are listed in the recipe below. But here are a few notes about each of the main steps required to make this recipe:
- Make the Sauce: Combine the honey, mustard and olive oil in a bowl. Taste, and then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to a baking dish and coat it with the honey mustard sauce. Place the dish in the refrigerator to marinate for at least an hour (overnight is ideal) to maximize flavor.
- Bake: Cook the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes, then flip the chicken over, and bake for another 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
That’s it! This is truly an easy and nutritious chicken dinner recipe that is absolutely bursting with flavor.
How do you know when chicken breast is fully cooked?
You can check to see if your chicken breast is done by slicing it open with a knife. If the meat is white in the center (ie. no longer pink) and the juices run clear, the chicken breast is cooked through.
If you want to be sure, you can use an instant read meat thermometer. The chicken can be safely eaten when it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
More Healthy Chicken Dinner Recipes to Try
Looking for more easy and healthy chicken dinners? Here are some of my favorite recipes on the blog:
- Honey Lime Chicken
- Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Chicken Scampi
- Cajun Chicken and Rice
- Quick Indian Chicken Curry
For this Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts recipe, I recommend:
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Healthy Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the chicken in a greased baking dish, pour the sauce over the chicken, and toss to coat.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight if possible.
- When the chicken is almost done marinating, preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the chicken is golden and cooked through, flipping over halfway through cooking time.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The chicken is done when it is no longer be pink in the center and it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- For a complete and balanced meal, serve the chicken with steamed vegetables, cooked brown or white rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
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This chicken recipe is so easy and tasty!! I marinated the chicken in the sauce overnight and then made it for meal prep and it was so good! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Carolina! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! You’re very welcome! 🙂