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Baked Apple Honey Dijon Chicken Breasts


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  • Author: julie
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful blend of sweet apples and savory chicken glazed with honey Dijon mustard, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 apples, sliced (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
  2. Mix the honey Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the mustard mixture.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a sheet pan and arrange the apple slices around it.
  5. Drizzle everything with olive oil for added flavor.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the apples are beautifully caramelized.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Consider marinating chicken for enhanced flavor and use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg