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Oven-Baked Mustard Chicken

Zesty and Tangy Chicken with Mustard Sauce

4servings
40 min
Easy
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Oven-Baked Mustard Chicken

About this recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this modern take on mustard chicken. Baked to perfection, the juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a savory and slightly sweet mustard sauce. With influences from classic French cuisine, this dish has a well-balanced flavor profile that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and spread mustard sauce evenly over them.

  4. 4

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.

  5. 5

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked and sauce is bubbly.

  6. 6

    Serve hot with sides like roasted vegetables or rice.

Chef's tip

For a creamier version, consider adding a splash of cream or a dollop of crème fraîche to the mustard sauce.

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