Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is likely to become your new favorite go-to chicken recipe.  What’s not to love about juicy baked chicken breast smothered in creamy honey mustard sauce, and sprinkled with shredded cheese and bacon bits?  Serve as is for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or dress it up with roasted potatoes and your favorite veggies for a special occasion.

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• Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breast
• Ingredients in Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
• Ways to Use Honey Mustard Chicken
• What to Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken
• How to Make Homemade Bacon Bits
• How to Store Cooked Bacon
• How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken
• Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breast
• FAQ
• What is the Best Baking Dish to Bake Chicken Breasts In?
• How Long Should I Bake Chicken Breasts?
• Here Are Some More of the Best Chicken Recipes

Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breast

When we say this couldn’t be easier, we mean it.  It’s one of those perfect dump-and-bake chicken recipes that takes essentially zero prep time.  

Honey mustard sauce typically contains honey, dijon mustard, mayo, vinegar and basic spices.  While you can feel free to make your own, we purchase our Honey Mustard Chicken sauce and spend some of that saved prep time making extra delicious homemade bacon bits, all while the chicken is in the oven!

Ingredients in Baked Honey Mustard Chicken

• Chicken - I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breast, but you can feel free to use chicken thighs, too.
• Honey Mustard Sauce - my favorite is Sweet Baby Rays Honey Mustard Sauce.  You can find it in the BBQ sauce section of most grocery stores.
• Monterey Jack Cheese - It’s easiest to buy pre-shredded cheese, but you can shred your own.  Pepperjack cheese would work great, too.
• Bacon - I like to use thick-cut for bacon bits, but any style will do.
• Green Onions - if anyone in your family is picky about onions, just keep these in a bowl on the side.
• Salt & Pepper

Ways to Use Honey Mustard Chicken

1. Honey mustard chicken thighs.  Make this recipe exactly the same, just substitute 2-3 thighs for each large chicken breast.
2. Honey mustard chicken salad.  This would make a delicious addition to just about any green salad, and a perfect use for any leftovers.  Just cool the chicken breasts completely and dice or slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve on top of your salad, and enjoy!
3. Honey mustard chicken tenders. If you or your kids prefer chicken tenders, you can either purchase them pre-cut, or cut full breasts into “tenders” sized pieces.  To do so, simply slice your chicken breast lengthwise into about ½” strips.

What to Serve With Honey Mustard Chicken

• The Best Sweet Potato Fries
• Smashed Potatoes
• Roasted Green Beans
• Cilantro Lime Rice
• Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

How to Make Homemade Bacon Bits

1. Remove the bacon from the packaging, and cut into ½" strips. (Tip: partially freezing your bacon will make it easier to cut!)
2. In a saucepan on med-high heat, add the bacon and saute for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
3. Scoop the bacon bits out of the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula, and drain on a paper towel until cool.

If you don't want to make homemade bacon bits, you can use pre-made bacon.  We love the ones from Costco in the big bag.  To crisp up pre-made bacon bits, put a towel on a paper plate, add the bacon bits and heat for 30 seconds or so.  You will be able to hear them sizzle just a bit.  Add them to your baked chicken as usual.  Boom, super easy bacon hack.  

How to Store Cooked Bacon

Refrigerator.  Cooked bacon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  Just drain and cool on paper towels as usual, then store in an airtight bag or container.

Freezer.  Cooked bacon can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.  Drain and cool on paper towels as usual, then wrap in fresh paper towels and store them in freezer bags.  To use, just drop frozen bacon right into a warm pan and saute for 1-2 minutes to rewarm.

How to Make Honey Mustard Chicken

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Set the chicken breasts in a baking dish.  Use the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy cup to “whack” the chicken breasts a few times on the thickest part of the breast to tenderize.
3. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the honey mustard sauce evenly over each chicken breast, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the mustard sauce.
5. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165 degrees and the juices of the chicken run clear.
6. While the chicken is in the oven, make your homemade bacon bits and set aside to cool.
7. When the chicken is done baking, remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to let the juices evenly distribute.
8. Sprinkle the thinly sliced green onions and bacon bits on the chicken, and enjoy!

Here Are Some More of the Best Chicken Recipes

• Basil Chicken Stir Fry
• Easy Crockpot Ranch Chicken
• Oven Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
• Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
• Homemade Chicken Parmesan
• Garlic and Herb Drumsticks
• Grilled Apricot Chicken
• Easy Grilled Chicken Breast Salad with Pesto Ranch Dressing
• California Grilled Chicken Salad.
• Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
• Grilled California Chicken
• Garlic and Herb Grilled Chicken Drumstick
• Baked Lemon Ginger Chicken
• Parmesan Ranch Chicken
• BBQ Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
• Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
• Cornflake Chicken

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This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is likely to become your new favorite go-to chicken recipe.  You will absolutely love this juicy baked chicken breast smothered in creamy honey mustard sauce, and sprinkled with shredded cheese and homemade bacon bits.  When we say this couldn’t be easier, we mean it.  With essentially zero prep time, you can serve as-is for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or dress it up with roasted potatoes and your favorite veggies for a special occasion!

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