Pan-Seared Chicken with Caramelized Onion and Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with sweet caramelized onions and a sticky maple glaze, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
3 tbsp maple syrup
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Pans + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until onions are deeply golden and caramelized.
Step 4: Add 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the onions. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until the syrup thickens and coats the onions.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the maple-glazed onions over the top. Cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors before serving.