Dairy-Free Honey Mustard Chicken
Savor the irresistible sweet and tangy flavors of Dairy-Free Honey Mustard Chicken, a quick and wholesome dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe features tender chicken breasts baked to perfection in a zesty sauce made with Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of olive oil. The addition of fresh garlic and thyme elevates the flavor, creating a dish that's both comforting and refined. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this dairy-free delight is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete, nutritious meal. Gluten-free and packed with flavor, this honey mustard chicken is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil until well combined.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mustard mixture. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breasts, and return the dish to the oven.
Bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Once done, allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the chicken with your choice of side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 961 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 54.1 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*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.
