Honey Mustard Baked Chicken is an easy chicken recipe to get on the table in no time. 

Each chicken breast is drenched in a sticky glaze with tangy Dijon mustard, sweet honey, savory seasoned salt, and a touch of garlic. It’s the perfect balance of flavors — without a ton of ingredients.

Serve for dinner with rice and your favorite side of roasted veggies. 

This honey Dijon chicken recipe is also awesome for meal prep (especially if you get bored of the same thing multiple days in a row). Simply bake up the chicken and stock your fridge with a variety of ingredients to create salads, wraps, sandwiches, or bowls.

Honey Mustard Glaze

Ok, this honey Dijon mustard glaze is insane. It’s so simple and flavorful that it will become a staple in your house. Here’s what you need. 

Whole-Grain Dijon Mustard

Don’t be scared off by the whole-grain mustard! It has a great mild flavor. I found mine at Trader Joe’s! If you can’t find whole-grain mustard, you can use regular Dijon (although you’ll end up with a different flavor profile).

Honey

This is one of the main ingredients, so splurge for a good local honey if you can find it! Either way, the sweetness really complements the tang of the mustard. 

Seasoned Salt

Don’t skip this! Regular salt is good, but seasoned salt takes this to the next level. 

Garlic

Fresh, minced garlic is the best. But if you need pre-minced garlic to save on time, go for it! 

Whisk all the ingredients and spoon over the chicken thighs or chicken breasts before baking. So stickily good.

Choose your chicken!

This honey baked Dijon chicken recipe is great with whichever cut of meat you like best: chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or even chicken tenders. Just make sure you choose boneless skinless chicken. Way easier. 

Each cut of chicken will bake at a slightly different rate, so keep a close watch on them near the end and make sure all the pieces of chicken reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees in the thickest spots. 

Chicken tenders will cook the fastest, followed by chicken breasts. Chicken thighs usually take the longest to be done.

Tip For Caramelized, Moist Chicken

Want your chicken to be super moist, but also get that caramelized, honey-glazed exterior? 

The trick here is foil. For the first part of the baking process, tent the honey Dijon chicken in foil to trap steam and moisture around it. This also helps the chicken bake more easily. 

Then, later on, you’ll remove the foil to allow the chicken to brown into sticky, caramelized goodness.

How To Serve Honey Dijon Chicken

This recipe is ultra-flexible, and the leftovers taste great in a variety of ways. 

Serve with sides.

Serve with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes and some easy roasted asparagus for a complete meal. And don’t forget dessert (I recommend Brown Butter Rice Krispies if you want to keep things easy)! 

Mix it up.

Create a honey Dijon chicken salad, sandwich, or wrap. You could even make brown rice or quinoa bowls. Pair with your favorite veggies for a healthy, quick meal.

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken FAQ

Other Honey-Infused Dinner Recipes

• Try out this same honey mustard glaze with salmon instead!
• If you want to try something a little fancier, I’d suggest Honey Sesame Roasted Chicken.
• Add a little extra spice with Honey Cajun Salmon Bowls. 
• Honey Garlic Drumsticks are sure to be an easy hit in your house!