Why put mustard on chicken before baking?

Mustard helps lock in moisture, tenderizes the meat, and gives the chicken a tangy, flavorful crust. When baked, it caramelizes slightly, giving your sheet pan hot honey mustard chicken that sticky-sweet finish without needing a marinade.

What veggies go in honey mustard chicken?

Great solo-cook picks include broccoli, red onion, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini, or Brussels sprouts. Anything that can roast in 20 minutes is fair game. Just chop and toss with the glaze for full flavor.

Why put mustard on chicken before grilling?

Mustard acts like a seasoning booster and helps the chicken form a flavorful crust on the grill. Even off the grill, it keeps things juicy inside and golden outside — similar benefits to baking, just smokier.

Can I marinate chicken in honey mustard dressing?

Yes, you can marinate it for 30 minutes to a few hours. But here’s the secret — you don’t need to. The flavor hits fast when baking on a sheet pan, and skipping the wait saves time without sacrificing taste.

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Mustard Chicken

Name: Sheet Pan Hot Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American

Description

Fast and flavorful sheet pan hot honey mustard chicken for one. Just toss, roast, and eat—minimal prep, zero cleanup.

Ingredients

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp honey

½ tbsp olive oil

Pinch of garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chopped vegetables (broccoli, red onion, zucchini)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a small sheet pan with foil or parchment.

Mix mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken breast on sheet pan and coat with half the sauce.

Toss chopped veggies in remaining sauce and scatter around the chicken.

Roast for 20–22 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.

Optional: broil for 2 minutes for a sticky glaze finish.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use whatever veggies you have—Brussels sprouts, carrots, or even potatoes.
Want a shortcut? Use store-bought honey mustard dressing.
Slice thicker chicken breasts in half for quicker, even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 360
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 460mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: sheet pan, hot honey mustard chicken, meal for one