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Honey Mustard Chicken with side salad and mashed sweet potato mashed

Honey Mustard Chicken

Enjoy the flavors of honey mustard chicken without the guilt. An easy, healthier recipe with better-for-you ingredients that's perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 C. honey
  • 1/8 C. unsalted butter softened
  • 1/8 C. dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the honey, butter, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add in the chicken breasts, and toss until the marinate is evenly coated on the chicken. Cover + set in fridge for an hour to marinate.
  • Remove chicken from the fridge. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.Next, pre-heat a skillet over med-low heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken into the pan. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side.
  • When the chicken has a nice brown color on both sides, remove the chicken from the pan and place on a parchment lined sheet tray. Place the chicken in the pre-heated oven, and bake them for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oven and top with fresh Parmesan cheese. Allow the chicken to rest for 2 minutes. Serve alongside your favorite veggie or side salad + enjoy!!