Pan-Seared Chicken with Apple Valley Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a tangy mustard glaze inspired by local flavors from Apple Valley. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Dijon mustard, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
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 minutes without moving, until golden brown on the bottom.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 4 minutes until just cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until smooth.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, spoon the mustard glaze evenly over the chicken in the skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 6: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the top.