Jamie Oliver Honey And Mustard Chicken Recipe
Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? This Jamie Oliver Honey And Mustard Chicken Recipe is perfect. It's easy to make and tastes amazing.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking dish or roasting pan
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Aluminum foilÂ
- Pastry brush (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts about 600g
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon juice only
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge.
- Pat them dry with paper towels.
- This helps them cook evenly.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place them in your baking dish.
- Leave some space between each piece.
- Grab your mixing bowl now.
- Add the honey first.
- Then add both mustards.
- Pour in the olive oil. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
- Add the minced garlic.
- Whisk everything together until smooth.
- The sauce should be glossy and golden.
- Taste it and adjust if needed.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.
- Use a brush or spoon to coat evenly.
- Make sure every piece is covered completely.
- The sauce should coat all sides nicely.
- You can add fresh thyme on top.
- Place the dish in your preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- The chicken should reach 75°C internal temperature.
- Halfway through, baste with the pan juices.
- This keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.
- The top should turn golden brown.
- Take the chicken out of the oven.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- This keeps the juices inside.
- Drizzle extra pan sauce on top.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Don't skip the resting time after baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness first.
- This helps them cook uniformly.
- Add more honey if you like sweetness.
- Fresh lemon juice works better than bottled.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes beforehand.
- This makes flavors even deeper.
- Use chicken thighs for more juicy results.
- They take the same cooking time.
- Cover with foil if browning too quickly.