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baked chicken in a dreamy honey/dijon sauce

Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

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.

yield 2 -4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked chicken in a dreamy honey/dijon sauce

  • THE CHICKEN
  • 2 lg
    chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • THE SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    fresh clover honey
  • 1/2 c
    plain dijon mustard (i prefer grey poupon)
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp
    bourbon (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    dried parsley

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

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    THE CHICKEN
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 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.
  • 5
    Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
  • 6
    Sprinkle the chicken breasts with a bit of salt and pepper, and then place in a small baking dish, or ovenproof pan.
  • 7
    Chef’s Tip: If you brined the chicken, go easy on the salt.
  • 8
    THE SAUCE
  • 9
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 10
    Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
  • 11
    Whisk until fully mixed.
  • 12
    Pour over the chicken.
  • 13
    Cover the dish, or pan and place into the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 15
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 16
    I like to serve these with some steamed broccoli, and I make sure to spoon some of that yummy sauce over everything. Enjoy
  • 17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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