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!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the sauce.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated.

Step 6

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 15 minutes, flipping the breasts halfway through.

Step 7

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 9

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Garnish with green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(905.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1649.4

Total Fat 55.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 578.3mg	0%
Sodium 4372.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 50.0g
Protein 215.3g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 132.6mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2081.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.3%

Protein: 53.6%

Carbs: 15.2%