Baked Mustard Chicken Dinner Recipe

This baked mustard chicken recipe can be prepped ahead of time for marinating and does not take a lot of hands-on time! Try the baked mustard chicken with a side of baked potato, asparagus, salad, or whatever vegetable you’re feeling.

Ingredients

  • 1  1/2 lb chicken breast, skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

Prep

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and pace in a 7 x 11 inch baking dish.

Make

  1. Combine lime juice, cilantro, mustard, olive oil, chili, salt and pepper in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until ingredients are well combined.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 6 hours.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes uncovered, or until an instant read thermometer reads 165°F.
  5. Serve with extra sauce spooned over top.

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