Pan-Seared Chicken with McKinney Honey Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze inspired by Texas flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp local honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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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, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
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 the crust turns golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While the chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp local honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the honey mustard glaze into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each piece, cooking for an additional minute to meld flavors. Serve hot with extra glaze drizzled on top.