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Tender Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Juicy Never Dry

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A simple and reliable baked chicken breast recipe featuring a honey mustard glaze that keeps the chicken tender, juicy, and never dry. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: thyme or rosemary sprigs for garnish or baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and glossy.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Lightly score the chicken breasts by making shallow diagonal cuts about half an inch apart on each side.
  5. Brush each chicken breast generously with the honey mustard glaze on all sides using a basting brush.
  6. Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish or on a wire rack over a rimmed pan, spaced apart for even heat circulation.
  7. Optionally, tuck thyme or rosemary sprigs around the chicken for aroma.
  8. Bake uncovered for 22-28 minutes, checking at 22 minutes with an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
  9. Halfway through baking (around 12-14 minutes), baste the chicken again with any glaze pooled in the dish.
  10. Once the chicken reaches temperature, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If the glaze starts to burn before the chicken is done, loosely tent the pan with foil to slow caramelization without losing moisture. Always pat chicken dry before glazing to help the glaze stick and prevent steaming. Scoring the chicken helps the glaze penetrate and promotes even cooking. Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking; aim for 160°F internal temperature and let rest for 5 minutes to finish cooking and retain juiciness. Midway basting keeps the glaze fresh and glossy but can be skipped if short on time.

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