Honey Mustard Chicken

For a quick dinner win, this honey mustard chicken with lentils is the answer! A quick marinade packs the chicken with sweet, tangy goodness, while hearty lentils soak up every bit of that savory sauce. Get ready for a flavor-packed weeknight meal!

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INGREDIENTS

- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 shallots, peeled and halved (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- 1 1/3 cups black or brown dry lentils
- 4 cups chicken stock

INSTRUCTIONS

- Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine and set it aside.

- Marinate the chicken. Lay the chicken in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper on all sides. Pour the honey mustard marinade over the breasts, coating them completely. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 3 hours.

- Cook the chicken. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the cover from the chicken and add the shallots. Place in the preheated oven. Bake until the thickest part of the breasts registers 160°F, 25-35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes, during which time the carry-over cooking will bring the internal temperature of the breasts up to 165°F.

- Meanwhile, prepare the lentils. In a medium pot, combine the lentils and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until the lentils are tender, 17-20 minutes. Drain the excess liquid.

- Assemble the dish. Once the chicken has rested, remove the breasts from the baking dish. Add the cooked lentils to the honey mustard sauce in the dish and stir until the lentils are well-coated. Place the chicken on top and serve.

CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:16 Creating the marinade
3:02 Marinating the chicken
4:08 Cooking the chicken
4:32 Cooking the lentils
5:17 Assembling the dish
6:54 Plating the dish
7:30 Tasting the dish

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[conneelandersmccasland]

Thank you Kaleb for all your work on our behalf. You're amazing ❤

[leagarner]

I like lentils too. They smell like pepper to me and they have such a gentle taste - they go well with so many other flavors.

[traceypeterson]

Just wanted you to know that i truly appreciate all of your efforts to put these wonderful videos together. Thank You.❤

[moniquekane-tl]

Thanks!! Looks great I don’t usually make lentils but I need to try this!!😊

[idahofiberart]

This rainy wet kind of snowy afternoon un Maine. We decided to try this recipe.
My husband said it is EXCELLENT!
IT TASTE GOOD.
Special is an understatement. This dish is super tasty. Thank you for sharing.

[dianebliquez]

You are so convincing to us viewers to try wonderful recipes and tips from you..needed easy this week working during tax season, thank you from Oregon!

[tincanstincanstincan]

Absolutely love this! The sauce sounds delicious and I LOVE lentils. Can’t wait to make it.

[patriciavenuto]

This would be yummy with Salmon too with a shorter marinade time.

[DH-qzso]

Love your recipes! They are simple, easy, yummy...and I usually have most/if not all, the ingredients in my pantry! Would love a series on Cooking for Two!

[sbffsbrarbrr]

I just made the Chicken Pot Pie Casserole last week. Delish. This will be next. Easy and sounds delicious as well.

[patriciabennett]

I love lentils and any kind of chicken, so i will definitely be making this! Love your videos and your recipes!❤

[donnabuchert]

WOW I love this Recipe Thank You

[carolynturk-huje]

Oh, what you could do with that chicken broth, even for a casserole, soup, chicken pot pie!😊❤

[AnitraAhrens]

❤ Terrific recipe, Kaleb. Yummy, yum, yum! ❤

[patdavey]

Awesome, and easy recipe. I, too, love lentils!

[corey]

This looks delicious! Will be making this week! Where did you buy your wood spatula?

[MatthiasHamilton]

Hi... Can you help me with your chicken rice zucchini casserole i followed it to the T and it came out very dry... how can i make it more creamy? Thanks & Love your Vids...
Going to make your roasted tomatoe sauce tonight! <3

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LOVELY DAY MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ❤️❤️❤️💋💕💞

[robinshipmanlotz]

Looks yummy, I think the chicken breast could be smaller or cut more thinly? I will definitely try this easy one. Thanks!

[AlanaTompkins]

Oh geez Kaleb… you must be a wizard!!! I really miss the amount of recipes that I used to get, like about two a week. My question is do canned lentils, rinsed and drained work with this recipe? On a non-food side note….WHY or WHAT did you do to your eyebrows? If you dyed them…pluck them to look more uniform, right now they look like you used a crayon. You’re so good looking that changing your appearance is so not necessary! God bless ya kiddo! ❤