Pan-Seared Chicken with Kansas City BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Pan-seared and finished with a smoky, tangy Kansas City-style barbecue sauce for a quick dinner packed with bold flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 1 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce and 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and serve immediately with your favorite side.