Chicken Sweet and Spunky
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with "Chicken Sweet and Spunky," a dish that perfectly balances sweetness, spice, and tang! This baked chicken recipe features juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious honey-mustard glaze infused with earthy paprika, zesty apple cider vinegar, and just a hint of cayenne for a playful kick. Crafted in just 40 minutes, this easy dinner idea is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Ideal for weeknight meals or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this flavorful dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp side salad. Dive into this sweet-and-spicy sensation and elevate your everyday chicken dinners to bold new heights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley finely. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and paprika until well combined.
Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Pour the honey-mustard sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Using a spoon, baste the chicken with the sauce a couple of times during baking to enhance its flavor.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the baked chicken with chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.
Serve the chicken hot with your choice of sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3638 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.9 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1966 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
