Turn your basic chicken breasts into a flavorful dish with this sweet and savory Honey Dijon marinade. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, Honey Dijon Chicken is smothered in honey, Dijon mustard, and spices and then baked to perfection for a meal your family or guests will love.

Honey Dijon Chicken in a clear casserole dish.

I don’t mind eating plain chicken without sauce, marinade, or rub, but I’m not sure my family would agree. Dressing up your chicken with your favorite flavors is much more fun.

I think of chicken as my art canvas. I can be daring and bold with ingredients or choose ones I know work well together.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready to serve to your family in under one hour
Incredibly juicy, tender, and full of sweet/savory flavor
Kid favorite
Made with simple pantry ingredients
Minimal prep

Ingredients

The full printable recipe card with measurements and instructions is found at the bottom of the post.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dijon mustard
Honey
Extra virgin olive oil
Curry powder
Paprika

How to Make Honey Dijon Chicken

Follow along to learn how to make honey dijon chicken!

Step One: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
Step Two: In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, curry powder, and paprika. Brush the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step Three: Bake for 35 – 45 minutes, or until chicken breasts are cooked to a proper internal temperature of 165℉.
Step Four: Serve hot with side dishes of your choice.

Collage of preparing the recipe from start to finish.

What to Serve with It

Smothered Potatoes | These potatoes are loaded with creamy flavor in every bite. They’re a quick and easy side dish you could toss in and cook while the chicken is cooking.
Roast Asparagus | Here is a fantastic asparagus recipe that teaches you how to make the perfect asparagus every time.
Southern Style Green Beans | A fantastic green bean recipe to win a crowd. Whip these up for any night of the week.
Pasta Salads | You might also find that you have a salad or two that would be a perfect pairing with the chicken. Try this Italian Pasta Salad.

A spoon drizzling the marinade on the chicken.

Variations and Substitutions

Try a different type of chicken. Bone-in chicken cooks differently, so you will need to adjust the cooking time. Drumsticks, chicken thighs, and all would be great. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken.
Change the mustard. Wholegrain mustard can be used instead of Dijon.
Swap the honey. Try maple syrup or another sweetener instead of honey.
Make it spicy. Add a little cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.

The cooked chicken on a wooden cutting board.

Storage Instructions

You can store your cooked chicken in the fridge for up to three days.

You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or cover them with aluminum foil and warm them in the oven. I have also just sliced up the chicken cold and then topped a salad with it, and it is fantastic that way as well.

Can I Freeze?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe for up to three months—place in an airtight container, freezer bag, or vacuum-sealed container.

Thaw in the fridge the night before you plan to heat it. You can then choose to reheat in the microwave or oven or eat it cold.

How to Know When Chicken is Done

You will know when your chicken is done, and the juices run clear. You use a meat thermometer, and the chicken is at 165°F internal temperature.

When you use a meat thermometer, stick it in the largest piece of the chicken, and don’t touch a bone if you use bone-in chicken.

Sliced chicken breast on a bed of white rice.

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