Sautéed Chicken with Smoky Chipotle Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and smoky chipotle honey glaze, served with a side of sautéed garlic green beans. This American-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the chipotle honey glaze over them to coat evenly. Cook for 1 additional minute to meld flavors.
Step 6: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz trimmed fresh green beans and blanch for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately sauté in 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Season with salt to taste.
Step 7: Plate the glazed chicken breasts alongside the garlic green beans and serve hot.