Tender Honey Mustard Chicken Breast in Air Fryer with Dijon
Tender chicken breast glazed with honey and Dijon mustard, quickly cooked in the air fryer. A simple and delicious recipe for a healthy dinner.
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add chicken breast and coat evenly with the sauce.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Place chicken breast in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 5
Cook for 15 minutes, turning pieces halfway through.
- 6
Check internal temperature – it should reach 74°C (165°F).
- 7
Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Shopping list
Chicken breast, Honey, Dijon mustard, Olive oil, Garlic powder, Salt, Black pepper
Recipe story
This recipe combines the sweetness of honey with the tang of mustard, a technique popular in French cuisine. Honey has been used since ancient times as a natural sweetener, while Dijon mustard originates from the French city of Dijon, famous for its production. In the 19th century, European chefs began glazing meat with honey and mustard to create a flavorful crust. The recipe has been adapted for the air fryer, a modern appliance that allows quick cooking with little oil.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Honey
Honey is one of the oldest sweet foods, used since the Stone Age. In ancient Egypt, it was offered to the gods and used in embalming. In ancient Greece, it was considered the food of the gods, and in Rome, it was used as medicine and preservative. During the Middle Ages, honey was the main sweetener in Europe before sugar.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
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