Boneless chicken breasts are coated with a tangy-sweet glaze of Dijon mustard and honey, then pan-seared until golden and cooked through. Garlic, lemon juice, and paprika round out a simple sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Original recipe: www.easyhomemadelife.com
Easy Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe has a low glycemic load of 5.4 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are honey (GL 5.3), lemon juice (GL 0.1), garlic, raw (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.