Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Dijon Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, coated in a tangy-sweet honey-mustard herb sauce that balances savory and bright flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, Dijon mustard 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

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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 the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken; cook for an additional 2 minutes, flipping once, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes before slicing and serving with the pan glaze drizzled on top.