One-Skillet Honey Dijon Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One-Skillet Honey Dijon Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
Description
One-Skillet Honey Dijon Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans brings together boneless, skinless chicken tenders cooked over medium-high heat until done, alongside diced baby red potatoes and fresh green haricots verts. The chicken is first browned with seasoning, then set aside as the potatoes cook until fork tender, followed by the green beans until crisp-tender. A honey Dijon sauce made from Dijon mustard, honey, and golden balsamic vinegar ties the flavors together. This meal balances protein with fresh vegetables, and the skillet cooking concentrates the flavors and makes cleanup easier.
The dish matches well with simple sides or can be enjoyed on its own as a straightforward complete meal. The crisp-tender green beans provide a fresh contrast to the soft potatoes and juicy chicken, while the honey Dijon sauce adds a subtle sweet and tangy note enhancing the overall flavor.
According to the notes, the recipe is best served warm and fresh but can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to five days, making it suitable for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
Chicken and Vegetables
- olive oil as needed
- salt as needed, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper as needed, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 to 1.25 pounds chicken breast tenders boneless skinless
- baby red potato diced into 1/2-inch pieces (other varieties of potatoes may be substituted, about 1 pound
- haricots vert trimmed green beans may be substituted, about 12-ounces
Sauce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar white balsamic or champagne vinegar may be substituted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
- To a large skillet, add 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until chicken has cooked through; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking.
- After chicken has cooked, transfer to a large serving platter and set aside.
- Add the potatoes to the skillet, about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and cook covered over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- After potatoes have cooked, transfer to the serving platter and set aside.
- Add the haricots vert to the skillet, about 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, stir to combine, and cook covered over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- After haricots vert have cooked, transfer to the serving platter and set aside. While the haricots vert are cooking, make the sauce.
For the Sauce:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl, whisk to combine, taste and check for flavor balance, and make any necessary adjustments if desired, i.e. more mustard, honey, salt, etc.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour the sauce over the chicken, stir, cook uncovered over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly and chicken re-warms.
- Transfer chicken to the serving platter and serve the dish immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Use baby red potatoes or similar varieties for best texture and cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper throughout cooking to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 938mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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