Description
This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Tenderloins recipe features juicy chicken tenderloins coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, then baked to perfection. It’s a quick, healthy, and gluten-free meal option that’s perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, pepper, and thyme (if using).
- Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Transfer the coated chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet or dish, arranging them in a single layer.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized on top.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken ahead of time for deeper flavor.
- Use all Dijon mustard if you prefer a spicier kick.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
