Sweet Saucy Chicken Breasts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Sweet Saucy Chicken Breasts—a dish that's equal parts simple and satisfying. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious homemade sauce made from honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe balances sweet and savory flavors to perfection. The rich glaze is thickened with a quick cornstarch slurry, ensuring every bite is irresistibly coated. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan wonder is perfect for busy nights, yet impressive enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh green onions for a hint of brightness, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. Perfect for those searching for easy chicken recipes, sweet and savory main courses, or quick skillet dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 stalks, finely sliced Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 15 minutes, flipping the breasts halfway through.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each piece to coat, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure everything is hot and well combined.
Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 4372 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 215.3 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 133 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2081 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
