Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Fresh Thyme

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a tangy honey mustard sauce infused with fresh thyme. This chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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 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 2 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy along the edges.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and reduce heat to medium. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Pour this honey mustard glaze over the chicken breasts.
  5. Step 5: Cook the chicken for another 5-6 minutes, spooning the glaze over the top to coat, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce thickens slightly to coat the chicken.

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