Honey Mustard Chicken Green Beans (Print View)

Juicy chicken glazed in honey mustard sauce paired with crisp green beans for a vibrant meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat 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 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. Brush the tops of chicken with honey mustard sauce, reserving 2 tablespoons for serving.
06 - Arrange trimmed green beans around chicken in the skillet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
07 - Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and green beans are tender yet crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 3 minutes. Drizzle with reserved sauce and garnish with lemon zest if desired before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce is bright and tangy without being heavy, making you feel energized rather than weighed down after eating.
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means minimal cleanup on nights when you actually want to enjoy your meal instead of washing dishes.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy while the green beans keep their snap, creating this perfect textural contrast that makes your taste buds wake up.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting step; it sounds fancy but it's actually the difference between moist chicken and that sad, stringy texture that disappoints you.
  • If your skillet isn't oven-safe, transfer everything to a baking dish after searing—I learned this the hard way when I grabbed a skillet with a plastic handle and nearly ruined dinner.
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are particularly thick, you can gently pound them to an even thickness before searing, which ensures they cook at the same rate and stay moist.
  • The difference between good and great with this recipe is not rushing the sear—those 2 minutes per side create a fond that makes the sauce taste deeper and more intentional.
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