15-Minute Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
15-Minute Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet
Description
The dish begins by sautéing seasoned chicken pieces until just cooked. The honey-mustard sauce is then combined and added to the pan, allowing the chicken to simmer briefly in the sauce to absorb the flavors. Using both yellow and Dijon mustards provides balance between mellow and sharp mustard notes. Cornstarch slurry can be added to thicken the sauce, giving it a glossy, clingy texture.
This skillet meal is suitable for a quick dinner served alongside vegetables, rice, or salad. The balance of sweet and tangy flavors complements many sides and appeals to those seeking a flavorful yet fast protein dish.
Chicken is best enjoyed freshly cooked but can be refrigerated for several days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently to preserve the sauce texture.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast thighs can be substituted, cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- ½ cup honey or to taste
- ¼ cup yellow mustard
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons corn starch optional (slurry, dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water
- parsley optional, fresh, for garnishing
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the oil, chicken, evenly season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is just cooked through; stir and flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- While chicken is sautéing, to a small bowl, add the honey, both mustards, and stir to combine. Taste and check for flavor balance and add either additional honey or mustard(s), if desired to taste.
- Add the honey mustard to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and stir well to combine and coat all pieces of chicken. Allow chicken to simmer in sauce for about 2 to 3 minutes, or as desired.
- Optionally, for a thicker and clingier sauce, add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stir to combine, and stir nearly constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce is as thick as desired. Tip - The sauce will thicken up more as it's cooled so in an effort to prevent it from becoming overly thick or getting a little gloppy when it cools, don't overdo it with the heat.
- Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store cooked chicken airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze cooked chicken covered for up to 4 months.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking and thickening the sauce excessively.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1234mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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