Honey Mustard Chicken Green Beans (Print)

Tangy honey mustard-glazed chicken paired with crisp green beans makes a fresh, flavorful meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 5.3 oz 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 lemon juice
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Vegetables

10 - 12.3 oz 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)

# Directions:

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 generously with salt and pepper.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
05 - Remove skillet from heat and brush the tops of the chicken with the 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 coat.
07 - Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and green beans are tender but still 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 honey-mustard glaze caramelizes just enough to feel fancy without requiring any real skill.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal.
  • Comes together in about 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something that tastes effortless.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time; those 3 minutes let the juices redistribute so every bite stays moist instead of drying out the second you cut into it.
  • The honey-mustard sauce thickens slightly as it cools, so if you're making it ahead, warm it gently before brushing it on the chicken.
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, butterfly them or pound them to an even thickness so they cook uniformly without the edges drying out.
  • Don't wash the skillet after searing the chicken—those caramelized bits stuck to the bottom add incredible flavor to the whole dish.
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