Baked Lemon-Herb Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Tender baked chicken breasts brushed with a tangy honey mustard glaze, complemented by fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp olive oil until smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place chicken in a baking dish and brush half of the honey mustard glaze over the top.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves evenly over the chicken. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then brush the remaining glaze over the chicken and bake for another 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is golden at the edges.
Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.