Honey Dijon Chicken with Capers

Name: Honey Dijon Chicken with Capers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 28 g Olive oil; 680 g Chicken breasts; 6 g Salt; 2 g Pepper; 240 g Chicken broth; 30 g Capers; 4 g Rosemary; 3 g Thyme; 45 g Dijon mustard; 28 g Butter; 42 g Honey

Honey Dijon Chicken with Capers · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients

Juicy pan seared chicken breasts are finished in a silky honey Dijon sauce with briny capers and fragrant herbs, creating a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and subtly sweet flavors.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 420
Difficulty: easy

American French Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

28 gOlive oil
680 gChicken breasts
6 gSalt
2 gPepper
240 gChicken broth
30 gCapers
4 gRosemary
3 gThyme
45 gDijon mustard
28 gButter
42 gHoney

Equipment

stovetop, measuring cup, paper towels, plates, serving spoon, skillet, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Season chicken
Gather a large skillet and tongs, then pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with the salt and pepper. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly coated
Heat oil
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and coats the bottom of the pan. · 2 min
What to look for: oil shimmering
Sear chicken
Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until well browned on both sides. · 12 min
When it is done: Chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 74°C / 165°F and juices run clear.
Add aromatics
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, then add the capers, rosemary, and thyme around the chicken. · 2 min
What to look for: gentle bubbling
Simmer sauce
Reduce the heat to a low simmer and let the chicken cook gently in the liquid so the flavors combine. · 5 min
When it is done: Chicken remains at or above 74°C / 165°F.
Finish sauce
Stir the Dijon mustard, butter, and honey into the skillet until melted and smooth, then remove the pan from the heat. · 1 min
What to look for: glossy, smooth sauce
Serve chicken
Transfer the chicken breasts to plates and spoon the warm honey Dijon caper sauce evenly over each piece before serving. · 1 min
What to look for: sauce spooned over chicken

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	420
Protein	38 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	11 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	6 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	720 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, mustard

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

avocado oil: Has a higher smoke point for searing.

Chicken breasts

chicken thighs: Adjust cooking time slightly; thighs stay juicy.

Salt

kosher salt: Season gradually to taste.

Pepper

white pepper: Creates a milder peppery heat.

Chicken broth

vegetable broth: Use low sodium for best control.

Capers

green olives: Chop finely for similar briny effect.