Description
Delight your taste buds with this Pan-Seared Honey Dijon Chicken, a perfect fusion of sweet and tangy flavors. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a luscious honey-Dijon glaze that will impress at any gathering or brighten your weeknight dinner. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience you won’t forget!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour remaining marinade over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg