Main Course

Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy honey mustard sauce with garlic and a touch of lemon.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Total25 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet

At a Glance

Honey Mustard Chicken Skillet is a 25-minute main course recipe for 2 servings, built around chicken breast, cut into strips, salt, black pepper, paprika.

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Main Course
Total time
25 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
chicken breast, cut into strips, salt, black pepper, paprika

Ingredients

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  • 300 g chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 piece garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 7–9 minutes until golden and fully cooked through.
  4. Lower the heat and add butter and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in mustard, honey, cream, and lemon juice.
  6. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Nutrition Estimate

458 calories
47g protein
9g carbs
26g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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