Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella mix)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- 2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 3. In a bowl, combine garlic, honey, mustard, thyme, and lemon juice to create the marinade. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least one hour.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5. Place the seared chicken in the baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches at least 165°F).
- 6. Serve with remaining marinade drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or additional herbs such as rosemary. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat slowly in a skillet to retain juiciness.