Description
This Cheesy Honey Mustard Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner featuring juicy boneless chicken breasts baked to perfection with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, topped with crispy bacon and melted mozzarella cheese. Ready in 35 minutes, it’s a perfect family-friendly meal that combines savory, sweet, and cheesy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- lemon pepper, to taste
Honey Mustard Sauce
- ¾ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
Toppings
- ¼ cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken evenly.
- Season Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts with lemon pepper according to your taste, then arrange them in a 9×13 inch baking dish in a single layer.
- Prepare Sauce and Bake: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and paprika until well combined. Pour this honey mustard sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the sauce flavors.
- Add Toppings and Bake Again: Remove the dish from the oven and top each chicken breast with approximately 1 tablespoon of chopped cooked bacon and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown and bubble.
- Serve: Once the cheese has browned, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure maximum juiciness and flavor.
Notes
- You can use thick-cut bacon for a crunchier topping or regular bacon for a softer texture.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey mustard sauce.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
