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Baked honey mustard chicken breasts in a white baking dish with caramelized glaze and fresh rosemary sprigs

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts seared golden then baked in a sweet tangy three-mustard honey glaze. Easy weeknight dinner ready in 50 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 266
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp chicken seasoning blend or your favorite herbs and spices
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 0.25 cup honey raw honey preferred
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard coarse-ground preferred
  • 0.5 tsp white vinegar apple cider vinegar works too
  • 0.125 tsp paprika
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Heat 1.5 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts all over with chicken seasoning blend. Cook for 2 minutes per side until browned. This is for color and flavor only, not full cooking.
  3. While chicken browns, whisk together remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, wholegrain mustard, white vinegar, and paprika until fully combined.
  4. Transfer browned chicken to the baking dish. Pour honey mustard sauce over the chicken and turn each piece to coat all sides. Arrange rosemary sprigs between the chicken breasts.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F at the thickest part.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Notes

Do not skip browning the chicken before baking as it builds depth of flavor. Always use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness at 165 degrees F. Boneless chicken thighs work as a substitute with 5 to 8 extra minutes of baking time. For extra kick add a dash of hot sauce to the glaze.