Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Tangy Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry and season each with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the honey mustard glaze over them, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors before serving.