⏱ Prep Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 30–35 minutes
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Total: ~50 minutes
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Servings: 4
🍳 Ingredients
Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
Honey Mustard Sauce
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup Dijon or whole-grain mustard
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables & Cheese
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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. Season the Chicken
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Place chicken in the dish.
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Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Make the Honey Mustard Sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
4. Assemble
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Pour sauce evenly over the chicken.
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Arrange asparagus around the chicken.
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Lightly season asparagus with salt and pepper.
5. Bake
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Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
6. Add Cheese
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Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese over chicken and asparagus.
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Return to oven and bake 5–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Juicy, tender chicken
✔ Sweet-tangy honey mustard glaze
✔ Roasted, crisp-tender asparagus
✔ Creamy, melty cheese finish
