Pan-Seared Chicken with No-Sugar Mustard Sauce

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A simple pan-seared chicken breast paired with a tangy, no-added-sugar mustard sauce that balances savory and bright flavors. This chicken recipe (low carb, gluten free), 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season them evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup chicken broth to the skillet, whisking to combine and deglaze the pan.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and cook for an additional minute to rewarm before serving.

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