Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy spiced mustard sauce, perfect for a quick yet flavorful dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Lower heat to medium and in the same skillet whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce is warm and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to coat and heat through.
Step 5: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.