Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Garlic Sauté

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze, complemented by aromatic garlic sauté. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless 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 until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 4 minced garlic cloves around the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, then pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5 minutes, spooning the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken as it thickens and coats the breasts.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over the chicken just before removing from heat, letting it rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

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