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Honey Butter Baked Chicken

A simple, sweet-and-savory baked chicken with a honey-mustard butter glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • shallow baking pan
  • spatula or spoon for basting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter, 2 tablespoons mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  3. Place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan in a single layer.
  4. Pour the honey‑butter mixture evenly over the chicken, coating each breast.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, basting the chicken with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • Updated on August 15, 2020.
  • Originally posted on June 4, 2012.