Description
Christmas Honey-Mustard Glazed Chicken is the ultimate festive dish that brings warmth and flavor to your holiday table. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a delightful honey-mustard glaze, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half the honey-mustard glaze over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through with additional glaze.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving. Drizzle with remaining glaze and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg