Saucy Baked Chicken Breasts

Transform your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering recipe for Saucy Baked Chicken Breasts! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are baked to tender perfection in a flavor-packed sauce made with honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, ketchup, and chicken broth. This easy-to-follow recipe combines minimal prep time with oven-baking simplicity, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings. The sauce not only keeps the chicken moist but also adds a sweet-and-savory depth that delights the taste buds. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve alongside your favorite sides like fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete and comforting meal. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this baked chicken recipe is your new go-to for deliciously saucy, oven-baked perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer.

Step 3

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil and season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, ketchup, and chicken broth. Mix well to create the sauce.

Step 5

Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the foil, baste the chicken with the sauce, and return to the oven to bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired. Serve with your choice of sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1637.3

Total Fat 56.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 4837.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 219.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 114.1mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 376.0mg	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: 31.8%

Protein: 55.0%

Carbs: 13.2%