Dijon Thyme Baked Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful and easy-to-make Dijon Thyme Baked Chicken Breasts recipe. Juicy, tender chicken is marinated in a luscious blend of Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and paprika, creating a vibrant balance of tangy, herbaceous, and subtly sweet flavors. Baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, this dish ensures the chicken stays moist and flavorful with a golden finish. Perfect for busy evenings, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad. With minimal prep time and bold, wholesome ingredients, this Dijon Thyme chicken is destined to become a family favorite while fitting seamlessly into any healthy eating plan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, minced garlic, honey, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and water to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the Dijon thyme marinade evenly over them, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the chicken from drying out, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tops are slightly golden.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve the chicken warm, drizzling any extra marinade from the baking dish over the top. Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3917 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 216.8 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1903 mg | 40% | |
*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.
