Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze

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Pan-seared to golden perfection then finished with a sticky honey-mustard glaze that balances sweet and tangy flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes on the second side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl until combined.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, pour the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken in the skillet, spooning the sauce over the breasts. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken with a shiny sticky finish.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving with the glaze drizzled on top.

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