Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Lemon Glaze and Fresh Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Glazed with a bright honey-lemon sauce infused with fresh thyme, perfect for a quick weekday dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless 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

2 pieces (about 1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry 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, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium, adding 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the honey-lemon glaze over each breast, cooking for another minute to meld flavors before serving.