Honey Mustard Chicken
Honey mustard chicken is an easy skillet dinner made with simple ingredients and a sweet-savory sauce that comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk well to combine and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer for 2-3 minutes more to coat the chicken and heat through.
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Notes
- Sear first for flavor: Browning the chicken before adding the sauce builds flavor and helps the chicken stay juicy as it finishes cooking.
- Lower the heat for the sauce: Reducing the heat before adding the honey and mustard prevents the sauce from burning or becoming bitter.
- Watch the sauce texture: The sauce should be glossy and lightly thickened. If it gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
- Slice evenly if needed: If chicken breasts are thick, slicing them in half horizontally helps them cook evenly and more quickly.
- Serving Suggestions: This honey mustard chicken tastes best with sides like our Broccoli Bacon Salad or Garlic Roasted Potatoes.
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