Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Caramelized Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a glossy honey mustard glaze and sweet caramelized shallots for a savory-sweet balance. This chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 small, thinly sliced shallots
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 thinly sliced shallots to the same skillet. Sauté shallots for 5-7 minutes until they are soft and caramelized with golden edges.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, scraping the pan to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the shallots.
Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the honey mustard shallot glaze over them, and cook for another minute to meld flavors before serving.