Honey Mustard Chicken Green (Printable)

Juicy chicken glazed in honey mustard sauce with crisp-tender green beans for an easy spring meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 5.3 ounces each
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Honey Mustard Sauce

05 - 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

10 - 12.3 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
05 - Remove skillet from heat and brush the tops of the chicken with honey mustard sauce, reserving 2 tablespoons for serving.
06 - Arrange trimmed green beans around the chicken in the skillet. Drizzle green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and green beans are tender-crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 3 minutes. Drizzle with reserved sauce and sprinkle with lemon zest if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce does all the heavy lifting, turning simple chicken into something that feels fancy without requiring any fuss.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means you get to spend less time cleaning and more time actually enjoying dinner.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, so it works whether you're eating this way by choice or necessity.
02 -
  • If you skip the resting step, your chicken will shed all its juices onto the plate instead of keeping them inside where they belong.
  • Don't wander away from the pan during the searing step; those 2 minutes per side are crucial, and they go fast.
03 -
  • Bring your chicken breasts to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking so they cook more evenly and don't end up cold in the middle.
  • If your skillet isn't oven-safe, sear the chicken in a regular skillet, then carefully transfer everything to a baking dish before finishing in the oven.
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