Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe with Apricot Glaze
This honey Dijon chicken recipe uses a quick apricot glaze with just a few ingredients. The how-to steps are simple: pan-cook chicken breasts, then finish by coating them in the warm, glossy sauce.
Ingredients
1. For the sauce
2. For the chicken
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the glaze
In a small bowl, stir together the apricot jam, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth. If the jam is thick, loosen it with 1–2 tablespoons of water.
Prep the chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry. If any pieces are very thick, gently pound them so they cook evenly.
Warm the pan and ginger
Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Move the ginger slices around the pan for 30–60 seconds to release their aroma.
Cook the chicken
Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook 5–7 minutes per side, turning as needed, until cooked through. Keep the heat steady so the outside browns without drying out.
Coat with sauce
Pour the honey Dijon apricot sauce into the pan. Turn the chicken in the sauce for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the meat.
Rest and serve
Let the chicken rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the remaining apricot glaze from the pan over the top and serve.