Italian Breaded Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this Italian Breaded Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a delicious mixture of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and aromatic garlic powder, then pan-seared to perfection and finished in the oven for a crisp exterior and tender interior. Served with a luscious homemade honey mustard sauce—blending sweet honey, tangy Dijon mustard, creamy mayo, and zesty lemon juice—this dish strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Simple yet elegant, this crowd-pleaser is ready in just 45 minutes and pairs beautifully with a fresh salad, roasted veggies, or buttery garlic bread. Perfect for family dinners, date nights, or entertaining, this recipe showcases Italian-inspired flavors and irresistible textures in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper mixed together.

Step 4

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the eggs, allowing the excess to drip off, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Step 6

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey mustard sauce by whisking together the honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the breaded chicken with a side of the honey mustard sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1370.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3719.1

Total Fat 170.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 1135.0mg	0%
Sodium 6879.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 60.6g
Protein 297.0g	0%

Vitamin D 86.5IU	0%
Calcium 1545.6mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 630.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 32.3%

Carbs: 25.9%