Pan-Seared Chicken with Maple Biscuit and Herb Pan Sauce
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a fluffy maple-infused biscuit and a savory herb pan sauce, inspired by the Metro Diner’s comforting flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 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 550 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose biscuit mix
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt for biscuit dough
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose biscuit mix, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt; stir in 3/4 cup whole milk until just combined. Drop dough by 6 large spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden on top.
- Step 2: While biscuits bake, pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and keep warm.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium; add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly and lightly golden. Gradually whisk in 1 cup chicken broth and stir for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and 2 tbsp maple syrup; simmer for 1 minute. Pour herb pan sauce over chicken breasts and serve alongside warm maple biscuits.








