baked chicken in a dreamy honey/dijon sauce

Name: Baked Chicken in a Dreamy Honey/Dijon Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## THE CHICKEN; 2 large chicken breasts, boneless/skinless; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## THE SAUCE; 1/2 cup(s) fresh clover honey; 1/2 cup(s) plain dijon mustard (i prefer grey poupon); 2 tablespoon(s) tamari sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tablespoon(s) bourbon (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) dried parsley

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jul 22, 2016

This is a very simple recipe to assemble and bake, and will give you a tasty dinner in under an hour. I’ve seen this recipe using various types of sweeteners (agave, maple syrup), and mustards (yellow, stone ground); however, good clover honey and creamy Dijon mustard are my favorites. I did add some tamari to the recipe, but don’t let that throw you… It adds a bit more depth to the sauce. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

THE CHICKEN
2 large chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
THE SAUCE
1/2 cup fresh clover honey
1/2 cup plain dijon mustard (i prefer grey poupon)
2 tablespoons tamari sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley

How To Make baked chicken in a dreamy honey/dijon sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

THE CHICKEN
Step 3

Gather your ingredients.
Step 4

Chef’s Note: If you have the time, I strongly recommend that you brine the chicken breasts. My standard brining solution is 1/4 cup of kosher salt dissolved in 1 quart of water. Combine the salt and water in a small bowl and stir it until the salt is dissolved. Add the chicken breasts, and refrigerate for 1 hour… no longer. Remove from the brine, rinse off, and you’re ready to go.
Step 5

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
Step 6

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with a bit of salt and pepper, and then place in a small baking dish, or ovenproof pan.
Step 7

Chef’s Tip: If you brined the chicken, go easy on the salt.
Step 8

THE SAUCE
Step 9

Gather your ingredients.
Step 10

Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
Step 11

Whisk until fully mixed.
Step 12

Pour over the chicken.
Step 13

Cover the dish, or pan and place into the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 14

After 30 minutes, remove the cover, turn the chicken over, and continue to bake until the juices from chicken run clear, about 8 – 10 additional minutes.
Step 15

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 16

I like to serve these with some steamed broccoli, and I make sure to spoon some of that yummy sauce over everything. Enjoy
Step 17

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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