Pan-Seared Chicken with Apple Valley Honey-Mustard Glaze

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts coated with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze inspired by Apple Valley’s local flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet with garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the pan, spooning the glaze over them. Sprinkle 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and cook for another minute to meld flavors before serving.

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