Description
Golden honey mustard chicken brings zesty flavor to weeknight dinners with minimal prep and maximum taste. Juicy chicken breasts glazed in tangy-sweet sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium boneless chicken breasts (175 grams each)
- 1 cup macaroni
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Flour for dredging
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chili flakes
- Garlic powder
Sauce and Additional Components:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 4–5 minced garlic cloves
- 1 red Thai chili, chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Sweet pepper, sliced
- Chives, finely chopped
Salad Ingredients:
- Store-bought kimchi
- Cucumber, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Mango, diced
- Apple, diced
- Coriander leaves, chopped
- Sweet pepper, sliced
- Mint leaves, chopped
Salad Sauce:
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Infuse chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, chili flakes, and garlic powder, then delicately coat with a light flour dusting.
- In a skillet warmed to medium heat, melt butter and oil together. Sear chicken breasts until they develop a golden-brown exterior and reach perfect internal doneness. Transfer to a waiting plate.
- Within the same fragrant pan, sauté minced garlic and red Thai chili for approximately 60 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Create a vibrant honey mustard sauce by whisking together Dijon mustard, honey, hot chili sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper directly in the pan.
- Introduce chicken stock to the sauce, allowing it to simmer and develop depth. Reintegrate the cooked chicken breasts, gently coating them in the luscious mixture. Reduce sauce for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a rich, clingy consistency.
- Simultaneously prepare macaroni according to package guidelines, ensuring al dente perfection. Drain and reserve.
- Craft a refreshing salad by combining kimchi, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mango, apple, coriander leaves, sweet pepper, and mint leaves in a crisp bowl.
- Whip together the salad’s accompanying dressing, then cascade it over the colorful ingredients, tossing to ensure complete flavor integration.
- Plate the honey mustard chicken alongside the macaroni, accompanied by the vibrant, zesty salad for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Use high-quality chicken breasts for even cooking and tender results.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help flour adhere and create crispy exterior.
- Adjust chili levels based on personal heat tolerance for a customized spice experience.
- Replace macaroni with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg