Sautéed Chicken Breast with Tangy Honey-Mustard Glaze

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Pan-seared and finished with a vibrant honey-mustard sauce that balances sweetness and tang. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside; reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the honey-mustard glaze over the breasts, and sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves. Cook for an additional minute to warm through and infuse flavors.

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