Description

This Honey Dijon Garlic Chicken Breasts recipe offers a quick and easy meal bursting with zesty, garlicky flavor and a sweet-tangy glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it features simple pantry ingredients like honey, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights, it pairs beautifully with a variety of sides and is healthy, lean, and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Sauce

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Cooking & Seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes & Additions

Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
Crushed red pepper flakes (for spicy kick)
Caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms (for extra depth)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness. Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
Make the Honey Dijon Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until well combined, creating a vibrant glaze for the chicken.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on one side until golden and cooked halfway through, then flip.
Add the Sauce: Pour the honey Dijon garlic mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Allow it to simmer, occasionally spooning the sauce over the chicken, letting it thicken and perfectly glaze the meat.
Finish and Rest: Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juiciness and meld the flavors.

Notes

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and juiciness.
Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning the honey-based sauce.
Use freshly minced garlic for robust flavor rather than powdered alternatives.
Don’t overcrowd the pan; leave space between chicken breasts for even searing and better sauce absorption.
Let the chicken rest after cooking to ensure tenderness and moisture retention.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Honey Dijon Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken, Gluten Free Chicken