Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Honey-Mustard Glaze

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

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 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 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens slightly and coats the meat.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze spooned on top.