CONTEST-WINNING HONEY-DIJON CHICKEN

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Smothered in a sauce that gets its sweetness from honey and pineapple juice, these chicken breasts are a favorite, even for picky eaters. I like to serve them over egg noodles. -Barbara Leventhal, Hauppauge, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 servings, 6 per casserole.

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • Rub chicken with garlic and thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until a thermometer reads 165°. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, pineapple juice and water until smooth. Stir in mustard and honey. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.Freeze option:Divide chicken between two 11x7-in baking dishes. Cool. Cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, completely thaw in refrigerator. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake 35 minutes or until heated through. ,

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Barhama Zakariya usman
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Lisa Rush
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Farah sabar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly.


Muneeb Knan
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This recipe is great! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's always delicious.


Husham Hope
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't turn out as juicy as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Wasif jutt
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with less honey next time.


Samukelisiwe Natacia
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anies Hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Ibrar Afridi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for my friends and family, and they all love it too.


Nathan Sanborn
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This honey dijon chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.