Description
Sweet and tangy Honey Dijon Chicken delivers a flavor explosion that will have your dinner table buzzing with excitement. Tender chicken breasts glazed with a zesty mustard-honey sauce make weeknight cooking deliciously simple and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season 4 chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper across both surfaces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium temperature (350°F). Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate after browning.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for exactly 1 minute.
- Whisk ½ cup honey, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a separate bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture into skillet and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece with sauce. Reduce heat to low.
- Cover skillet and cook chicken for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: For thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into skillet.
- Cook sauce for additional 1-2 minutes until it reaches desired consistency.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and prevent tough, dry meat.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, checking that the thickest part reaches 165°F without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the rich, savory flavor profile.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to help juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 316 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg