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Home » What We're Eating » 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts

5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts

Lasted edited February 11, 2019. Originally published September 18, 2017 by Blair

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Sweet, tangy and juicy honey French baked chicken breasts, a cozy and delicious dinner minus the effort!

Total Time: 40 minutes
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Just stir together a sweet-and-tangy sauce and pop these 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts in the oven! Your warm, flavorful, and cozy dinner will be ready shortly after — with no extra work necessary!

Baked chicken breasts in a honey french sauce in a casserole dish with sliced green onion on top

Can’t we all use a few more easy ideas for baked chicken breasts?! They’re just one of those simple, affordable pantry staples that most of us keep on hand. Such a great freezer staple (especially when you can buy them on sale in bulk)!

Serving Suggestions

This particular recipe for baked chicken breasts is quick and versatile, making it ideal for a busy weeknight supper.

You can serve it with rice, a French baguette, biscuits, or egg noodles. Keep it fresh with some steamed broccoli, a light green salad, or some oven-roasted string beans. Honestly, the rich, delicious sauce pairs nicely with just about anything that you can scrounge together from your pantry!

Honey French baked chicken breasts in a blue casserole dish with a serving spoon

And seriously…it couldn’t be easier!!! With a few basic staples, you can shake together this combination in about 5 minutes (or less).

The Sauce

The sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you can even mix it together on the weekend and have it ready to go when you walk in the door at night!

A mason jar of sauce used to make Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts

Then it’s just a matter of pouring the sweet-and-tangy goodness over the chicken and sticking it in the oven. That’s all, you guys! 

Pouring sauce over Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts in a casserole dish

I know that this easy recipe for 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts will soon become a staple in your weeknight arsenal! Enjoy, and let me know if you give it a try!

Extra Tips For Making These Baked Chicken Breasts

  • Cooking Just for Two? This is an easy recipe to cut in half to serve a smaller family. Just bake two chicken breasts and cut all of the sauce ingredients in half. Bake in a small baking dish that’s just large enough to hold both pieces of chicken. Cooking time and instructions remain the same.
  • Want to Prep Ahead? You can shake together this sauce and keep it in the jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake it again to make sure that everything is fully combined before pouring over the chicken.

5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts topped with fresh herbs

More Chicken Recipes You Might Like:

  • Crispy Roast Chicken with Vegetables
  • Dump and Bake Jerk Chicken
  • Chinese Chicken Salad with Cashews
  • Chicken and Cornbread Casserole
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5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts

Sweet, tangy and juicy honey French baked chicken breasts, a cozy and delicious dinner minus the effort!

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Chicken Breasts, Honey French Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 425 kcal
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 ½ lbs. total)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix from a 1 ounce packet
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Spray a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and place in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large jar with a lid, shake together olive oil, honey, cider vinegar, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dry soup mix, and salt until completely combined.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken.
  5. Bake, uncovered, for about 35-40 minutes (or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F). Baste with pan sauce just before serving.

Recipe Notes

Cooking Just for Two? This is an easy recipe to cut in half to serve a smaller family. Just bake two chicken breasts and cut all of the sauce ingredients in half. Bake in a small baking dish that's just large enough to hold both pieces of chicken. Cooking time and instructions remain the same.

Want to Prep Ahead? You can shake together this sauce and keep it in the jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake it again to make sure that everything is fully combined before pouring over the chicken.

This recipe is adapted from Mountain Elegance cookbook.

Nutrition Facts
5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts
Amount Per Serving (1 very large chicken breast (about 10 ounces uncooked) with 2 tablespoons of sauce)
Calories 425 Calories from Fat 104
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.5g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 390mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 11g
Protein 65g 130%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:28 am

    I’m always on the hunt for new chicken recipes and this one looks fantastic! just the name sounds heavenly. And I love how easy this is! Pinning to try!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:39 am

      Thanks, Gayle! Chicken can get boring after awhile, so new inspiration is always welcome. Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  2. Jody says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    This sounds wonderful and such common ingredients. I do have one question. The last ingredient is 1/4 salt. Is that a teaspoon?
    Thanks for all the good recipes.

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Hi, Jody! Thanks so much for catching that typo. Yes, it’s 1/4 teaspoon! I just fixed it! 🙂

      Reply
    • Judy Dunn says

      January 16, 2018 at 7:36 pm

      I made this chicken tonight for dinner. It was absolutely delicious. The sauce was perfect. Instead of potatoes we had a pear and blue cheese flat bread (Whole Foods) and roasted asparagus with olive oil and fresh grated parmesan cheese.

      Reply
      • Judy Dunn says

        January 16, 2018 at 7:38 pm

        P.S. I didn’t have a bottle of chili sauce, so I just used ketchup and it was still amazing.

        Reply
      • Blair says

        January 17, 2018 at 6:29 am

        Yay! That’s great, Judy! Your meal sounds delicious!

        Reply
  3. Robyn Gleason says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    Love this quick and easy recipe, Blair, and I’m sure it’s a big hit with kids. Your photos are always so bright, beautiful and inviting!
    Talk soon! xoxo

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Thank you so much, Robyn!!!

      Reply
  4. Diego Lopes says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Definitely will give it a try! Maybe still during this week, omg, it just looks so good! I bet it’d be great with a potato salad!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 19, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Great! I hope that you love it, Diego!

      Reply
  5. Pam Cagle says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I don’t think I’m familiar with cider vinegar. Could you mean apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      October 18, 2017 at 5:17 am

      Yes, apple cider vinegar! 🙂

      Reply
  6. EasyRoast says

    November 17, 2017 at 8:41 am

    Just stir together a sweet-and-tangy sauce and pop these 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts in the oven for an easy dinner!

    Reply
  7. Michael says

    December 8, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    Looks good. May try it for dinner tonight. Just one question. What is chili sauce?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      December 8, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Hi, Michael: It’s a tangy condiment. You can see it here: https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Chili-Sauce-12-Ounce/dp/B000WHTUI4

      Reply
  8. Cat says

    January 16, 2018 at 8:51 am

    This was delicious. Super juicy chicken, very flavorfull with a hint of spice. I did not use onion soup, just onion powder. For the chili sauce I used Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce which is hot so I used slighty less then the recipe requires.

    Very good! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 16, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Great, Cat! Your changes sound delicious! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Kasia says

    January 24, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Lovely and super easy and super quick. Will use again . Thank you xx

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 24, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Kasia!

      Reply
  10. Zuzana says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:48 am

    Just about to pop it in the oven… Errr, on what temperature?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 26, 2018 at 6:23 am

      Full instructions are in the recipe. 🙂 350 degrees for 35-40 mins.

      Reply
      • Zuzana says

        January 27, 2018 at 12:40 pm

        Thank you. How could I have missed it! 😊

        Reply
        • Blair says

          January 27, 2018 at 12:46 pm

          Oh, you’re welcome. Not a problem!

          Reply
  11. Kathy says

    February 9, 2018 at 9:37 am

    I want to try this! What do you recommend serving it with? Brown Rice, noodles? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      February 9, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      Hi, Kathy! It works with just about any of your favorite carb sides — rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread/dinner rolls. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        February 12, 2018 at 6:15 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
  12. Katie says

    February 22, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Cooking this right now and super excited about it. My kitchen smells deliciously tangy! Thinking it’ll be a new favorite for the kids. I’m serving it with basmati rice and steamed cauliflower. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      February 22, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks for your note, Katie! I hope that your family enjoys it! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Stacie says

    March 14, 2018 at 10:06 pm

    You had me at the picture, and after making it for dinner tonight, I had to come back to tell you how delicious this is. The only changes I made, due to ingredients I had on hand, was Onion Roasted Garlic soup mix, and Sweet Chili Sauce. I only had a few bites (I’m following a KETO diet, and this has too many carbs for me), but the few that I had…OMG, this is seriously the best chicken I’ve ever had. In fact, I had to tell my oldest to get his plate away from me before I stole more LOL! My kids all loved it too, so will definitely make this again. Quick & easy to put together, and sooooooo good! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      March 15, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Wonderful, Stacie! I’m so glad that your family approved of the chicken! 🙂 Your substitutions sound perfect!

      Reply
  14. Rob says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    It sounds delicious, but isn’t this basically a barbecue sauce?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      March 23, 2018 at 6:27 am

      Hey, Rob! It’s similar to a barbecue sauce, but it definitely has a different taste and consistency. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Sierra says

    May 19, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    I used Asian-style sweet chili sauce instead of regulsr chili sauce and honey and it was amazing!! I’ll be making this again for sure. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      May 20, 2018 at 3:28 pm

      Wonderful! So glad that you enjoyed it, Sierra! Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  16. Jeanette says

    August 26, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    In the recipe you say bake at 160 degrees Fahrenheit but if not mistaken you meant Celsius?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      August 27, 2018 at 5:13 am

      Hi, Jeanette! No, the recipe says to preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Later in the baking instructions, it says to cook the chicken until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s correct — you know that chicken is cooked through and safe to eat when it reaches the 165 degree F mark. Hope that helps to clarify! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Bob says

    September 12, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Hi Blair,
    Have you ever done it in a crock pot?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      September 12, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Hi, Bob! No, I haven’t tried this particular recipe in the slow cooker. Since I bake this dish uncovered, I worry that the sauce would be too watery from all of the condensation in a covered Crock Pot. You could try thickening the sauce on the stovetop after it’s done slow cooking, but that’s not something that I’ve done here.

      Reply
  18. Jenessa says

    October 7, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    This preparation was so unique and delicious. I used Sriracha sauce because that’s what I had on hand. These were the moistest chicken breasts I’ve ever cooked……. I’d love to try it with chicken thighs!! Saving this recipe. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Blair says

      October 7, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Awesome! So glad that you liked the flavor combo, Jenessa! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Mike says

    January 22, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    What is a great alternative to dry onion soup powder?

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 23, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Hi, Mike! The onion soup mix contains a variety of seasonings, so it’s a nice shortcut. As an alternative, you can make your own mix at home. Here’s one recipe, but there are a number of other versions out there as well: https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/onion-soup-mix-substitute

      Reply
  20. Rizwan says

    January 26, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    Very dilicious recipe. Yummy and juicy

    Reply
    • Blair says

      January 27, 2019 at 5:04 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  21. Chanty says

    February 6, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Can I use normal white vinegar? And what can I use as a substitute for chili sause? Thanks

    Reply
    • Blair says

      February 7, 2019 at 8:21 am

      Hi, Chanty! Yes, you can use the white vinegar instead. Chili sauce has a unique flavor that’s hard to easily replicate with a different ingredient, so any substitute will totally change the taste of the dish. It’s basically a combination of tomato puree, vinegar, sweeteners, onions, spices, and garlic powder. If you don’t want to buy a bottle of chili sauce, you can make a similar sauce on your own at home. You can start with ketchup and add seasoning from there, or use an online recipe for homemade chili sauce. Here’s an example, although I haven’t tried it myself: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/237906/homemade-chili-sauce/

      Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Enis says

    February 14, 2019 at 10:40 am

    I just have cooked it, and it is fantastic base, hower i hqve choosen to improve it.., i added spice call ” vegeta” in to mixture of souce, dozen cloves of garlic, dried crushed hot pepees …, also i used a 350 grams of mashrooms on top of the chicken, and in past five minutes of cooking a coverd it woth shreaded permesan …i tell you..hmmmm it is fantastic

    Reply

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