Pan-Seared Chicken with Blackberry-Balsamic Glaze

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Pan-seared and finished with a tangy blackberry-balsamic reduction that adds a sweet and tart depth. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry, season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 cup fresh blackberries, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet; simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and blackberries break down.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the blackberry-balsamic glaze over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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