Honey Mustard Chicken {Pan Seared}

Name: Honey Mustard Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth; ¼ cup honey; ¼ cup whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Honey Mustard Chicken

Yumna Jawad
February 25, 2021 Updated June 4, 2021

5 from 109 votes

Made with simple pantry ingredients, this juicy pan seared honey mustard chicken is a delicious 20-minute weeknight meal the family will love

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Add some flavor to your weeknight meals with this delicious honey mustard chicken. Pan-seared chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce for a tasty meal the whole family will love. This is a great go-to 15 minute meal after a long day!

Long serving dish with 4 honey mustard chicken breast on blue napkin

Ingredients & substitutions

Chicken: I like to make this honey mustard chicken with skinless boneless breasts. Feel free to make this with chicken thighs, but the cook time will be about 5 minutes longer.
Mustard: I’m using two kinds of mustard here – whole grain and dijon. Dijon has a sharper, more tangy flavor to it and wholegrain adds a great texture.
Honey: Use raw honey made with no other ingredients, it will have a better flavor to it and be all natural.
Vegetable Broth: Use to deglaze the pan and to make the base of the sauce. You can also use chicken stock.
Seasonings: Garlic powder, salt and pepper. Keep it simple so the honey mustard taste really shines through on the chicken.
Olive Oil: For cooking the chicken. You can use any high heat oil like canola, vegetable or avocado.

How to make honey mustard chicken

Season the chicken on both sides and add it to a hot pan with olive oil.
Brown on both sides and set aside. The chicken won’t be fully cooked here.
Add the stock, honey and mustards to the pan.
Stir to combine, making sure to scrape up the bits stuck to the pan from the chicken, and bring to a simmer.

4 image collage to show the process for cooking the chicken and then making the sauce

Now, add the chicken back to the pan and cook until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.

Completed honey mustard chicken in pan with sauce

Tips for making the recipe

Pound the chicken so they are equal width. This will allow the chicken breast to cook evenly in the pan and minimize the chance of the chicken getting dry on the outside while still cooking the inside.
Don’t substitute the honey and the mustard with honey mustard. I know it sounds tempting and it seems like the same thing, but the single ingredient honey creates a caramelization on the pan that is hard to replicate with honey mustard.
Baste the chicken while waiting for the sauce to thicken. This allows the chicken to get that maximum honey mustard flavor and prevent the top of it from drying out while the bottom is on the simmering sauce.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute so that your chicken is perfectly juicy and full of flavor.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make this recipe with chicken thighs?

Yes! You can easily make this dish with other cuts of chicken, thighs, bone in, skin on, whatever you like! Just be aware that that your cooking times will vary. The best way to check that your chicken is cooked through is to use an instant read thermometer. It should register at 165F.

How long does it keep?

This chicken is at it’s best when served straight out of the pan, so that it’s nice and juicy. If you have leftovers they will keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can slice and use the honey mustard and use it cold on salads or in wraps and sandwiches. To reheat it, cover it with foil and bake in the oven at 350F until warmed through.

What do you serve it with?

This honey mustard chicken is great to serve up as an easy weeknight meal with all of your favorite sides. Veggies, potatoes and salads are all great options. Try them with:
Mediterranean Potato Salad
Green Beans with Almonds
Bulgur Pilaf
Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Honey Mustard chicken breast on a plate with cilantro

This simple and quick honey mustard chicken is a great recipe to add to your weekly meal rotation. Made with a few simple pantry ingredients and so effortless to make, your weeknight dinners don’t need to be boring!

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