Honey mustard chicken breasts – juicy, flavorful & healthy recipe

Baked chicken breasts are a fail-proof choice for a hearty and delicious lunch, dinner, or even a festive meal. This appetizing and healthy dish is made from chicken marinated with honey and mustard seeds, resulting in a juicy and aromatic meat delicacy. Chicken is rich in easily digestible protein — the essential «building material» for muscle tissue.

Mustard seeds contain glucosinolates, biologically active compounds known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Mustard also provides vitamin B complex for proper cardiovascular function and vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals.

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Ingredients (serves 4)

For prepare you need:

• 4 small chicken breasts;
• 100 g (about ⅓ cup) honey (liquid or melted);
• 1½ tbsp mustard seeds (any type);
• 1 tbsp turmeric;
• ½ tsp ground black pepper;
• 2 tsp salt;

Step-by-step cooking instructions

Rinse the chicken breasts, pat dry with a paper towel, and make a few shallow parallel cuts on the surface. In a small bowl, mix the honey with salt, turmeric, pepper, and lightly crushed mustard seeds.

Rub the mixture all over the chicken, wrap in plastic film, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor). Transfer the marinated chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5–7 minutes until golden brown.

Serve hot, optionally garnished with finely chopped fresh herbs — cilantro, dill, parsley, or basil.

Notes:

One 100-gram serving of this honey mustard chicken contains only 156 kcal, making it suitable for healthy eating, clean-eating diets, or weight-loss meal plans. For a spicier flavor, use black mustard seeds. For a milder, sweeter taste — white mustard seeds work best.

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