Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Roasted Baby Potatoes

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Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, finished with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze, served alongside crispy roasted baby potatoes. This general-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs halved baby potatoes, olive oil, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 General cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard and 2 tbsp honey, cooking for 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the pan.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the honey-mustard glaze over the top. Cook for another minute, then plate chicken with roasted baby potatoes and drizzle remaining glaze over both.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Roasted Baby Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 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 Roasted Baby Potatoes?

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 halved baby potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Roasted Baby Potatoes?

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 Roasted Baby Potatoes 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 Roasted Baby Potatoes?

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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