Honey-Mustard Chicken

From EatingWell: March/April 1996

Honey, mustard and curry powder transfer an ordinary roast chicken into something extraordinary. Make it a meal: Serve with Golden Couscous with Currants and steamed carrots.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Very light, easy to make and the chicken was yummy. The sauce did not seem plentiful for 3 pounds of chicken, so I made it with 1.5 pounds of skinless chicken breasts. Because I do not like curry, I substituted with garlic powder. I also...

4 servings, 2 pieces each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Profile

View Our Nutrition Guidelines »

Ingredients

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 3-pound chicken, skin removed, trimmed and cut into 8 pieces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, coat a rack with cooking spray and set it on top.
Combine honey, mustard, oil, curry powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush chicken pieces all over with the mustard glaze; set the pieces on the rack.
Bake, basting occasionally, until the chicken is golden on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 397 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 158 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 64 g protein; 1 g fiber; 699 mg sodium; 735 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (70% daily value), Potassium (21% dv), Magnesium (20% dv), Zinc (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 9 very lean meat, 1 fat

More From EatingWell

10-Minute Breakfast Recipes

If you’re in a rush and thinking about skipping breakfast,...

Low-Calorie Slow Cooker Recipes

If you’re trying to lose weight, consider your slow-cooker...

Spring Chicken Recipes

Chicken is a versatile and cheap option for a healthy dinner...

Spring Cake Recipes

Who said you can’t have your cake and eat it too? These...
Healthy Meatball Recipes

Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic, comforting Italian...

Low-Calorie Chicken Recipes for a Crock Pot

Chicken is a lean and versatile option for dinner, especially...

Summer Fruit Pies and Fruit Tarts

Berries and fresh summer fruit star in our healthy homemade...

100-Calorie Fruit Desserts

There's no need to forgo a sweet ending to a meal—even if you...
Healthy Winter Fruit Recipes & Winter Vegetable Recipes

Our healthy winter recipes featuring the winter’s best fruits...

High-Blood-Pressure-Diet Recipes

There’s no “magic bullet” for preventing high blood pressure...

Low-Sodium Dinner Recipes

These recipes fit into a lower sodium diet with no more than...

Heart-Healthy Recipes for Chicken

Preventing heart disease through diet is made easier with our...
Quick Heart-Healthy Recipes for Dinner

If you’re concerned about heart health and eating for a...

Heart-Healthy Recipes for Breakfast

Breakfast is good for your heart, says recent research in the...

Heart Healthy Recipes for Two

Preventing heart disease through diet is made easier with our...

Heart-Healthy Apple Recipes

The sweet, juicy crunch of a bright, fresh apple is a sure...