Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet honey-garlic sauce served alongside oven-roasted carrots and green beans. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs honey, minced garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
- 12 oz, trimmed green beans
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 medium peeled carrots cut into 1/2-inch sticks and 12 oz trimmed green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 2: While vegetables roast, pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 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.
- Step 3: Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 3 tbsp honey and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the honey-garlic glaze over them, and cook for 1 minute more to meld flavors. Serve chicken with the roasted carrots and green beans on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables?
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 honey from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables?
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 with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Roasted Vegetables?
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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