Sweet meets tangy in the most delicious way with these Honey Mustard Chicken Pieces. Tender cubes of chicken breast are pan-seared until golden, then coated in a glossy glaze of honey, Dijon mustard, and a whisper of paprika. It is the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing flavor that works for picky eaters and food lovers alike.
This is a true weeknight hero: one pan, about 20 minutes, and a sauce you will want to drizzle on everything. Serve it over rice, toss it through a salad, or stuff it into wraps for a high-protein meal that never gets boring.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken pieces dry and toss them with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. An even coating of seasoning is the foundation of great flavor, so take a moment to mix well.
- Sear until golden. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if the pan is crowded.
- Mix the sauce. While the chicken cooks, whisk together the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth. Taste it — add a little more honey for sweetness or more Dijon for tang, depending on your mood.
- Glaze the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the honey mustard sauce over the chicken. Toss for 2-3 minutes until every piece is coated and the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Check doneness. Cut into the largest piece to make sure there is no pink inside, or check that the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). The glaze should be bubbling and clinging to the chicken.
- Serve warm. Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle over any extra glaze from the pan, and scatter with fresh parsley. These are wonderful over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad.
Sweet, tangy, and loaded with lean protein, these Honey Mustard Chicken Pieces prove that the simplest recipes are often the best. Leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge and make an excellent next-day lunch.
