Description
This Honey Dijon Rosemary Baked Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tanginess of Dijon mustard, fragrant rosemary, and zesty lemon. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Optional lemon slices
- Extra rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, rosemary, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and place in a greased baking dish. Pour the honey Dijon mixture over the chicken, ensuring it coats all sides.
- Add garnishes: Tuck lemon slices and rosemary sprigs around the chicken for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is golden and caramelized.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For boneless, skinless chicken, reduce baking time to 25–30 minutes.
- This dish pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or a green salad.
- Leftover chicken is delicious sliced cold on sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
