Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Crisp Vegetables

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, served alongside crisp sautéed seasonal vegetables. This general-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 2 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 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.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove from pan and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the honey mustard glaze over the breasts. Cook for an additional 1 minute to coat and warm through.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup trimmed green beans, 1 sliced medium zucchini, and 1 sliced medium red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove vegetables from heat, drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and toss to combine.
  7. Step 7: Serve the glazed chicken breasts alongside the sautéed vegetables, spooning any extra glaze over the chicken.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Crisp Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Mustard Glaze and Crisp 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 olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Crisp 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 Mustard Glaze and Crisp 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 Mustard Glaze and Crisp Vegetables?

General 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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