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What happens when chicken breasts, honey, Dijon and citrus juices combine in a baking pan? Magic. Seriously. The easy baked honey mustard and citrus baked chicken is a keeper chicken dinner recipe. 

This divine baked chicken dinner recipe is so simple, yet so delicious, we're pretty sure you'll want to eat it every week. To make this chicken you'll need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, fresh lemon juice and an orange and lemon. The gluten-free chicken bakes in a casserole dish and creates a beautiful, citrusy sauce to drizzle over the finished chicken. Delish. 

Serve this easy chicken recipe with potatoes or rice to soak up that bright sauce. While you're enjoying this baked chicken dinner, don't forget about the health benefits of citrus and the health benefits of honey!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 lemon, sliced

Recipe Notes

• You could use bone-in chicken for this recipe, but be sure to increase the cooking time.

• Change up the citrus used in this recipe. Try limes, tangerines or even grapefruit.

• You can garnish the finished dish with chopped fresh parsley or parsley flakes.

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine the honey, mustard, orange juice and lemon juice. 
2. Put the chicken into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Surround the chicken with the orange and lemon slices. 
4. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for about 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. 

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