Sweet, tangy and juicy honey French baked chicken breasts, a cozy and delicious dinner minus the effort!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts
Sweet, tangy and juicy honey French baked chicken breasts, a cozy and delicious dinner minus the effort!
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
Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Spray a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and place in the prepared baking dish.
- 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.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- 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.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
September 18, 2017 at 7:28 amI’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!
Blair says
September 18, 2017 at 7:39 amThanks, Gayle! Chicken can get boring after awhile, so new inspiration is always welcome. Thanks for the pin!
Jody says
September 18, 2017 at 8:56 pmThis 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.
Blair says
September 19, 2017 at 6:28 amHi, Jody! Thanks so much for catching that typo. Yes, it’s 1/4 teaspoon! I just fixed it! 🙂
Judy Dunn says
January 16, 2018 at 7:36 pmI 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.
Judy Dunn says
January 16, 2018 at 7:38 pmP.S. I didn’t have a bottle of chili sauce, so I just used ketchup and it was still amazing.
Blair says
January 17, 2018 at 6:29 amYay! That’s great, Judy! Your meal sounds delicious!
Robyn Gleason says
September 18, 2017 at 9:36 pmLove 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
Blair says
September 19, 2017 at 6:28 amThank you so much, Robyn!!!
Diego Lopes says
September 19, 2017 at 9:20 amDefinitely 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!
Blair says
September 19, 2017 at 6:54 pmGreat! I hope that you love it, Diego!
Pattys says
March 12, 2019 at 4:53 pmWhat can I make with this that will taste good cause I’m making this tonight thank you
Blair says
March 12, 2019 at 5:57 pmHey, Pattys! I like to serve the chicken with either rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes or biscuits. On the side, something simple like a green salad, buttered green beans, peas, or steamed, buttered broccoli all work well. Hope that helps, and enjoy!
Pam Cagle says
October 17, 2017 at 8:43 pmI don’t think I’m familiar with cider vinegar. Could you mean apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar?
Blair says
October 18, 2017 at 5:17 amYes, apple cider vinegar! 🙂
EasyRoast says
November 17, 2017 at 8:41 amJust stir together a sweet-and-tangy sauce and pop these 5-Minute Honey French Baked Chicken Breasts in the oven for an easy dinner!
Michael says
December 8, 2017 at 4:12 pmLooks good. May try it for dinner tonight. Just one question. What is chili sauce?
Blair says
December 8, 2017 at 4:15 pmHi, Michael: It’s a tangy condiment. You can see it here: https://www.amazon.com/Heinz-Chili-Sauce-12-Ounce/dp/B000WHTUI4
Cat says
January 16, 2018 at 8:51 amThis 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!!
Blair says
January 16, 2018 at 12:33 pmGreat, Cat! Your changes sound delicious! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Kasia says
January 24, 2018 at 1:44 pmLovely and super easy and super quick. Will use again . Thank you xx
Blair says
January 24, 2018 at 4:08 pmAwesome! Thanks, Kasia!
Zuzana says
January 26, 2018 at 5:48 amJust about to pop it in the oven… Errr, on what temperature?
Blair says
January 26, 2018 at 6:23 amFull instructions are in the recipe. 🙂 350 degrees for 35-40 mins.
Zuzana says
January 27, 2018 at 12:40 pmThank you. How could I have missed it! 😊
Blair says
January 27, 2018 at 12:46 pmOh, you’re welcome. Not a problem!
Kathy says
February 9, 2018 at 9:37 amI want to try this! What do you recommend serving it with? Brown Rice, noodles? Thanks!
Blair says
February 9, 2018 at 8:29 pmHi, Kathy! It works with just about any of your favorite carb sides — rice, pasta, potatoes, or bread/dinner rolls. 🙂 Enjoy!
Kathy says
February 12, 2018 at 6:15 pmThank you!
Katie says
February 22, 2018 at 7:05 pmCooking 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!
Blair says
February 22, 2018 at 8:01 pmThanks for your note, Katie! I hope that your family enjoys it! 🙂
Stacie says
March 14, 2018 at 10:06 pmYou 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!!
Blair says
March 15, 2018 at 1:23 pmWonderful, Stacie! I’m so glad that your family approved of the chicken! 🙂 Your substitutions sound perfect!
Rob says
March 22, 2018 at 11:02 pmIt sounds delicious, but isn’t this basically a barbecue sauce?
Blair says
March 23, 2018 at 6:27 amHey, Rob! It’s similar to a barbecue sauce, but it definitely has a different taste and consistency. 🙂
Sierra says
May 19, 2018 at 10:39 pmI 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!
Blair says
May 20, 2018 at 3:28 pmWonderful! So glad that you enjoyed it, Sierra! Thanks for letting us know!
Jeanette says
August 26, 2018 at 10:14 pmIn the recipe you say bake at 160 degrees Fahrenheit but if not mistaken you meant Celsius?
Blair says
August 27, 2018 at 5:13 amHi, 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! 🙂
Bob says
September 12, 2018 at 12:40 pmHi Blair,
Have you ever done it in a crock pot?
Blair says
September 12, 2018 at 3:07 pmHi, 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.
Jenessa says
October 7, 2018 at 1:11 pmThis 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!!
Blair says
October 7, 2018 at 4:35 pmAwesome! So glad that you liked the flavor combo, Jenessa! 🙂
Mike says
January 22, 2019 at 11:43 pmWhat is a great alternative to dry onion soup powder?
Blair says
January 23, 2019 at 5:38 amHi, 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
Rizwan says
January 26, 2019 at 11:46 pmVery dilicious recipe. Yummy and juicy
Blair says
January 27, 2019 at 5:04 amThanks!
Chanty says
February 6, 2019 at 7:14 pmCan I use normal white vinegar? And what can I use as a substitute for chili sause? Thanks
Blair says
February 7, 2019 at 8:21 amHi, 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! 🙂
Enis says
February 14, 2019 at 10:40 amI 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
Jessica T. says
March 3, 2019 at 1:22 amFive minutes? Pantry staples? I’m in! Very tasty, family said to make it again. Thank you very much!
Blair says
March 3, 2019 at 5:42 amThanks, Jessica! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Sabrina Titelbaum says
March 4, 2019 at 10:49 pmI just made this tonight but didn’t have chili sauce so I used Chinese chili paste instead. Oh so yummy!! Thanks for this crazy easy recipe!! Will be cooking it again, for sure!!
Blair says
March 5, 2019 at 5:26 amThanks, Sabrina!
Maria Iles says
March 12, 2019 at 5:57 amHi, this recipe is super dooper good….. I was wondering can you use it for rabbit please??
Thank you Maria
Blair says
March 12, 2019 at 1:44 pmHi, Maria! I honestly have no idea — I’ve never cooked with rabbit. 🙂
Anese Antoine says
March 24, 2019 at 9:15 amHi Blair.
I have wanted to try this recipe for quite awhile and had the opportunity to do so for the FIRST TIME last night. I followed your receipe down to the very last letter except with a few of my very own add ons. Since Im a HUGGGEEEE “Honey Lover” I increased the amount of Honey❤ as well as a few more sprinkles of the onion soup mix. I baked it according to your instructions, however Hubby is a HUGE BAR-B-Q B-Q sauce lover so I added “Honey Bar B Q Sauce” cooked it an additional 20 minutes(adding shredded sliced onions to garnish the top) and removed the pan when everything became a bubbling mixture😊. To say I was in “LOVEEEEEE” with YOUR dish is an “UNDERSTATEMENT.” I’m almost embarrassed of how many times I kept going back to the pan😂. My Hubby on the other hand stayed up ALLLL night playing his video games while repeatedly putting the games on pause to run back for more chicken “praising” me for the receipe contionusly. I confessed to him after awhile that the recipe was not mine, and in fact yours😂. He stated: ” PLEASSEEEE THANK HER FOR ME”❤ So, from our household to yours, #ThanXs sooooooo much!
#YourDefinitelyRock😊
Anese Antoine says
March 24, 2019 at 9:20 amHi Blair,
I also wanted to RATE your dish, however 5 Stars just “DIDN’T” seem “FAIR” when it should be a 10(+)😊❤😊. Wishing you CONTINUED Blessings from OUR household to YOURS💞💞
Blair says
March 25, 2019 at 6:02 amThank you so much, Anese!!! Your comment made my day! 🙂
Christine Starr Schetting says
March 25, 2019 at 5:44 pmJust made this tonight.Its in the oven now and smells yummy! I’m sure it will taste wonderful! Thanks for this easy to make recipe. I signed up in your email list and look forward to more recipes!
Blair says
March 26, 2019 at 12:16 pmThat’s wonderful, Christine! Welcome to my site. 🙂 I hope that you enjoyed the chicken!
HEATHER says
April 3, 2019 at 11:37 pmI was looking for something different to do with chicken breasts and came across this recipe. I made it tonight and the whole family loved it. It will be moved into our regular rotation. Thank you so much for the great recipe!
Blair says
April 4, 2019 at 5:56 amAwesome! Thank you, Heather!
Cara says
May 21, 2019 at 11:12 amCan you marinate chicken in the sauce overnight
Blair says
May 21, 2019 at 1:35 pmYes! That should work fine! 🙂