Pan-Seared Chicken with North Peoria Honey-Mustard Glaze
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce inspired by the suburban charm of North Peoria. 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 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 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 honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- 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 on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey-mustard glaze over the chicken in the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens slightly and coats the meat.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.









