Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken
If you need a flavorful dinner that makes the whole week easier, this spicy baked honey mustard chicken is a great place to start. It is simple to prep, easy to bake, and full of sweet, tangy, and lightly spicy flavor that works beautifully for Sunday meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish or sheet pan lined with parchment (optional)
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 1 3/4 cup honey
- 1 /4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth optional, to thin the sauce
Instructions
- Start by heating the oven and lining a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup. This helps the chicken roast evenly and keeps the sauce from sticking.
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. The mixture should smell sweet, sharp, and a little smoky.
- Place the chicken in the prepared pan and spoon or brush the sauce over the top. Make sure each piece is well covered so every bite gets flavor.
- Bake the chicken until it is fully cooked and the juices run clear. If you want extra color, broil it for a minute or two at the end, watching closely so the sauce does not burn.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing or storing. Portion it into containers with your favorite sides so lunch and dinner are ready to go.
Notes
This spicy baked honey mustard chicken is the kind of dependable recipe that makes Sunday meal prep feel worthwhile. It is flavorful, flexible, and easy enough to keep in regular rotation when you want dinner to be simple and satisfying.