Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

How To Make Easy Baked Chicken Breast

It takes only several minutes to make tender and juicy baked chicken breasts. It comes smothered in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce.

Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 4tbspolive oil
  • 3tbsphoney
  • 2tbspwhole grain mustard
  • 1tbspDijon mustard,smooth and mild
  • 4clovesgarlic,minced
  • 2tbspfresh lemon juice,adjust to taste
  • 2lbschicken breasts,boneless skinless
  • salt and cracked black pepper,to season
  • ½tbsppaprika
  • 2sprigsrosemary
  • 2tbspparsley,freshly chopped, to garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. Combine the oil, honey, mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl to combine well.

  3. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish. Season generously with salt, pepper and paprika.

  4. Spoon ¾ of the honey mustard mixture evenly over the chicken and spread evenly all over each breast.

  5. Arrange rosemary between each piece. Pour ¼ cup water into the bottom of the dish.

  6. Cover and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Spoon remaining sauce over each breast and bake uncovered for a further 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices are no longer pink.

  7. Broil/grill for 2 minutes on medium-high to brown the chicken and caramelise the edges. 

  8. Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate before serving. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with pan drippings.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 578.95kcal
  • Fat: 35.20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.03g
  • Trans Fat: 0.24g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 18.82g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.06g
  • Carbohydrates: 16.82g
  • Fiber: 1.51g
  • Sugar: 13.37g
  • Protein: 48.34g
  • Cholesterol: 145.15mg
  • Sodium: 661.47mg
  • Calcium: 55.77mg
  • Potassium: 602.89mg
  • Iron: 2.61mg
  • Vitamin A: 87.83µg
  • Vitamin C: 7.08mg
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