Chicken Sweet and Spunky
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with "Chicken Sweet and Spunky," a dish that perfectly balances sweetness, spice, and tang! This baked chicken recipe features juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious honey-mustard glaze infused with earthy paprika, zesty apple cider vinegar, and just a hint of cayenne for a playful kick. Crafted in just 40 minutes, this easy dinner idea is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch. Ideal for weeknight meals or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this flavorful dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp side salad. Dive into this sweet-and-spicy sensation and elevate your everyday chicken dinners to bold new heights!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the parsley finely. Set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and paprika until well combined.
Step 4
Prepare the chicken by patting the breasts dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.
Step 6
Pour the honey-mustard sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the skillet.
Step 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Step 8
Using a spoon, baste the chicken with the sauce a couple of times during baking to enhance its flavor.
Step 9
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the baked chicken with chopped parsley for a fresh garnish.
Step 10
Serve the chicken hot with your choice of sides such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (836.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1647.9 |
| Total Fat 56.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 591.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3638.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.0g | |
| Protein 217.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1965.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories