Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Sage and Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a fragrant honey glaze infused with fresh sage. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh sage leaves, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 fresh sage leaves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 12 fresh sage leaves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the honey thickens into a glossy glaze and the sage crisps slightly.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the honey-sage glaze over each piece, cooking for an additional 1 minute to coat well before serving.