Description
Savory honey mustard rosemary chicken delivers a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate. Rustic herbs and sweet-tangy glaze create an irresistible dinner experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) whole grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 2–3 sprigs rosemary
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, Dijon and yellow mustards, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a vibrant marinade. Incorporate chicken broth to enhance the sauce’s depth.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer within a baking dish, ensuring maximum surface coverage for flavor absorption.
- Drench the chicken thoroughly with the prepared mustard mixture, massaging the liquid to coat each piece evenly.
- Strategically nestle fresh rosemary sprigs between chicken pieces, allowing the herb’s aromatic oils to infuse during cooking.
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C), positioning the rack in the center for consistent temperature distribution.
- Bake chicken for 25-35 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it reaches 165°F and juices run clear, indicating complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and enhance overall tenderness.
- Transfer chicken to serving platter, generously spooning the rich, herbal pan sauce over the top for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the sweet, rich flavor profile.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or oregano to enhance the aromatic complexity of the dish.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help the sauce adhere better and create a more concentrated flavor coating.
- If avoiding soy sauce, substitute with coconut aminos for a gluten-free and lower-sodium alternative that provides similar umami depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg