Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Glaze and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Pan-seared to a golden brown and finished with a sweet honey and fresh thyme glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan. Spoon the honey-thyme mixture over the chicken continuously for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan glaze spooned over the top.