Honey Mustard Chicken Green Beans (Printer-friendly)

Juicy chicken breasts with tangy honey mustard glaze and crisp green beans for a fresh, flavorful 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 and season both sides evenly 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 green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
07 - Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and green beans are tender but still crisp.
08 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3 minutes. Drizzle with reserved sauce and sprinkle with lemon zest if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • Only one skillet to clean—minimal mess, maximum flavor
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with protein
  • The honey mustard sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet
  • Green beans add vibrant color and fresh crunch to every bite
02 -
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the honey mustard sauce before brushing it on the chicken—drizzling it over the finished dish adds an extra burst of fresh flavor
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet; green beans need space around the chicken to roast properly rather than steam
  • If your oven-safe skillet has a plastic or wooden handle, wrap it in aluminum foil before transferring to the oven
  • For even cooking, arrange green beans in a single layer as much as possible
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 3 minutes after baking to keep it juicy when sliced
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