Chicken with Bacon and Honey Dijon Mustard
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this rich, savory, and slightly sweet Chicken with Bacon and Honey Dijon Mustard recipe! Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious sauce made from tangy Dijon mustard, sweet honey, and a splash of bright lemon juice, all enhanced by crispy crumbled bacon. This one-pan wonder combines bold flavors with easy cleanup, making it perfect for busy families or intimate gatherings. Finished with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of freshness, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for keywords like “easy chicken dinner,” “one-pan chicken recipes,” and “honey Dijon chicken.”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until they are crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble into small pieces. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan; if there is extra, pour it off.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the olive oil and butter, then heat over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. (Note: The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this point, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.)
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the Dijon mustard, honey, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the skillet. Mix the ingredients well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer, then return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Cover the skillet and simmer the chicken in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Uncover the skillet and sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the chicken.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together and the sauce slightly thicken.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, then serve the chicken warm, drizzled with honey Dijon sauce. Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.0 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.1 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 5280 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 236.5 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2355 mg | 50% | |
*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.
