Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Charred Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy honey-mustard glaze, complemented by smoky charred scallions. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2, minced garlic cloves
6 whole scallions
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides evenly 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.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until a golden crust forms, then flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil. In the same skillet, add whole 6 scallions and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until edges are charred and softened.
Step 5: Lower heat to medium and pour the honey-mustard glaze into the skillet, stirring for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy. Return chicken to the pan and spoon glaze over each piece to coat evenly before serving.