Description
Honey Mustard Oven Chicken Bake is a comforting, hands-off dinner made with tender baked chicken coated in a glossy honey mustard sauce. As it bakes, the sauce thickens naturally and gently caramelizes, creating a sweet and tangy coating without any stovetop work. This easy oven-baked chicken recipe is high in protein, made with simple pantry ingredients, and perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or relaxed family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Arrange chicken evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour sauce evenly over the chicken, coating all pieces.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and chicken is fully cooked.
- Halfway through baking, spoon sauce over the chicken to glaze.
- Remove from oven, rest briefly, and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay especially juicy, but breasts work well if preferred.
- Basting halfway through helps the sauce thicken and cling.
- For extra caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Serve with rice, potatoes, or vegetables to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers reheat well and the sauce thickens even more after chilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 40 g
Keywords: honey mustard chicken bake, oven baked honey mustard chicken, easy chicken dinner, baked chicken thighs