Honey Mustard Chicken

Sweet honey and tangy mustard meld in the oven to create a delicious glaze and dipping sauce. For best results use fresh herbs.  Serve with Creamy Mashed Potatoes.

Ingredients

4              chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless
2              tablespoons olive oil
1/4           cup flour
1/4           teaspoon salt
1/4           teaspoon black pepper
1/2           cup honey
1/2           cup Dijon mustard
2              tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Preheat oven to 175º.

Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Mix flour with salt and pepper.  Coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour, shaking off excess.  Brown chicken on all sides.  Transfer to a baking dish.

Mix honey, mustard, and basil.  Pour sauce over chicken and bake for 30 minutes.  Midway through the cooking, turn and baste the chicken pieces once.

Substitutions:
If you can get fresh tarragon, substitute for the basil.  Called "King of Herbs" by the French, tarragon imparts a subtle licorice flavor that goes perfectly with honey and mustard.