Sautéed Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Roasted Garlic

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze, complemented by the mellow flavor of roasted garlic. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs about 6 oz each chicken breasts, olive oil, whole, unpeeled garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss 6 whole unpeeled garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and place them on a small baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup water, stirring constantly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them, then stir into the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Cook the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Add 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme leaves and stir.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the honey mustard glaze over them. Simmer for 2 minutes to combine flavors before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Roasted Garlic take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 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 Roasted Garlic?

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 olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze and Roasted Garlic?

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 Roasted Garlic for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Roasted Garlic?

American 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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