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Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet

Juicy chicken thighs seared and coated in a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, ready in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, One-Pan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
Honey Mustard Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard optional
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
Garnish
  • parsley chopped
  • lemon slices optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove from skillet.
  4. Sauté garlic 30 seconds; stir in Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, and lemon juice; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and cook 2 more minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices; serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust honey and mustard to taste; can add vegetables to skillet for a full meal.