Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken

Savor the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory with this Mediterranean Diet Honey Mustard Chicken recipe. Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breasts smothered in a luscious sauce made with honey, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant rosemary, this dish is both nourishing and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Roasted cherry tomatoes add a delightful pop of color and juicy sweetness, complementing the rich glaze and making this one-pan meal effortlessly elegant. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this healthy and flavor-packed recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing centerpiece. Pair it with your favorite whole grains or a crisp side salad for a Mediterranean-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Pour the honey mustard mixture over the chicken, turning to coat each piece evenly.

Step 6

Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 7

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the cherry tomatoes and chicken.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Serve the honey mustard chicken with the roasted tomatoes and spoon some sauce from the baking dish over top if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1021.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1714.5

Total Fat 62.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 2737.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 56.3g
Protein 215.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.2mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 449.9mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 51.6%

Carbs: 14.9%