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20 Minute Honey Mustard Chicken
4.9 from 84 votes

20 Minute Honey Mustard Chicken

The 20 Minute Honey Mustard Chicken cooks boneless, skinless chicken thighs seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt, pan-seared until browned. A quick sauce is made by simmering chicken broth to reduce then combined with mustard, honey, and butter. The chicken is returned to the skillet to coat in the sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, creating a balanced flavor that complements the juicy meat. This quick method delivers a flavorful protein suitable for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 29965 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken thigh $4.50, boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth $0.07
  • 2 Tbsp stone ground mustard $0.16, or whole grain mustard
  • 2 Tbsp honey $0.24
  • 1 Tbsp butter $0.13

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large skillet over medium flame. While the skillet is preheating, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small dish. Sprinkle the spice mixture over both sides of your chicken pieces.
  2. Once the skillet is nice and hot, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the chicken pieces and cook on each side until well browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes each side, this can vary with your cookware and size of your chicken pieces). Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
  3. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir to dissolve the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow the broth to simmer in the skillet for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced by half. 
  4. Finally, add the mustard, honey, and butter to the skillet. Stir to melt and dissolve the ingredients together. Add the chicken and juices back to the skillet, and allow the sauce to come back up to a simmer. Spoon the honey mustard sauce over top, then serve.

Notes

  • To substitute boneless, skinless breasts for thighs, pound the breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness before cooking to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 299.65kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 8.93g (3%) Protein 38.28g (77%) Fat 10.7g (16%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Fiber 0.05g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29965

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 299.65kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 8.93g 3%
Protein 38.28g 77%
Fat 10.7g 16%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Fiber 0.05g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.