Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze served with garlicky sautéed green beans. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 7-8 minutes until skin is deeply golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes more. Lower heat to medium and combine 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Brush the honey-mustard glaze onto the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes until glaze is sticky and chicken is cooked through.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, heat a separate pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1 lb trimmed green beans, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until beans are tender-crisp and slightly blistered.
  4. Step 4: Serve chicken thighs hot topped with extra glaze, accompanied by sautéed green beans.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Sautéed Green Beans?

American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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