Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet Dinner – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Ready in 30 Minutes!
A quick, hearty skillet chicken dish featuring sweet honey and tangy Dijon mustard. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight meals with its tender chicken and rich, glazed sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip and cook another 5–6 minutes until fully cooked.
- Mix 3 tbsp honey with 2 tbsp Dijon mustard in a bowl.
- Pour mixture over chicken in the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Check chicken reaches 165°F temperature. Remove from heat.
- Serve, drizzling residual sauce over chicken.
Notes
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing for enhanced juiciness
Marinate in honey and mustard for 1 hour beforehand for deeper flavor
Add cayenne pepper or paprika to the glaze for a spicy variation
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives
Use thighs for a richer flavor or maple syrup instead of honey
Marinate in honey and mustard for 1 hour beforehand for deeper flavor
Add cayenne pepper or paprika to the glaze for a spicy variation
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives
Use thighs for a richer flavor or maple syrup instead of honey