Oven-Baked Dijon Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken
This oven-baked Dijon brown sugar chicken is an easy weeknight dinner made with a buttery sweet and savory glaze. The Dijon mustard and brown sugar caramelize beautifully in the oven, creating juicy, flavorful chicken that pairs perfectly with rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place in your prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Spoon or brush glaze generously over chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 22-28 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
- Optional: Switch oven to broil for 2-3 minutes until glaze is bubbly and lightly caramelized. Watch it closely so that it does not burn!
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon the pan glaze over the top and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- If chicken releases excess liquid during baking, carefully spoon some out so that the glaze stays thick.
- For extra caramelization, brush on a little additional glaze before broiling.
- This recipe pairs perfectly with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or rice.