Pan-Seared Chicken with Wildflower Honey and Thyme Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a fragrant wildflower honey and fresh thyme glaze for a subtly sweet and herbaceous flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, wildflower honey, fresh thyme leaves 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
3 tbsp wildflower honey
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 pieces of 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 sear for 5 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, basting the chicken for another 4-5 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 3 tbsp wildflower honey and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves. Cook, spooning the glaze over the chicken for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest for 3 minutes before serving with the honey-thyme glaze spooned on top.