Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens

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Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze, served alongside crisp sautéed spring greens. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Step 2: While chicken cooks, mix 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl until smooth. Once chicken is cooked, reduce heat to low, pour the honey-mustard glaze over chicken, and spoon the sauce over for 2 minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken.
  3. Step 3: In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat and add 4 cups spring greens. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until just wilted but still vibrant. Finish with 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Serve chicken atop greens, drizzling extra glaze from the pan.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze and Crisp Spring Greens?

Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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