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Tender Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Easy Herb Crust Dinner

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A simple and forgiving baked chicken breast recipe featuring a juicy honey mustard glaze and a crunchy herb crust, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or local recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred, or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • Salt to taste (preferably kosher salt)
  • Black pepper to taste (freshly cracked)
  • Optional: zest of one lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup breadcrumbs, dried thyme, rosemary, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. If using fresh herbs, chop finely before adding. Mix evenly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon zest if using until smooth and glossy.
  4. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Spread a generous layer of the honey mustard glaze all over each breast.
  5. Sprinkle the breadcrumb-herb mixture over the glazed chicken and gently press down to adhere evenly.
  6. Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to help crust stick. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast. Rest chicken after baking to keep it juicy. Breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed nuts or gluten-free options. Pan-searing before baking adds extra caramelization.

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