Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Honey Glaze and Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet honey sauce served alongside oven-roasted seasonal vegetables. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) skinless chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss 2 medium peeled carrots cut into 1/2-inch sticks and 1 medium sliced zucchini into 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 2 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F internal temperature.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the honey glaze over the chicken for 1 minute to coat well. Serve chicken with roasted vegetables alongside.