Pan-Seared Chicken with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Granville Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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This dish pairs juicy pan-seared chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy maple-Dijon glaze, complemented by roasted apples inspired by the orchards near Granville, NY. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges Granville apples (or similar tart apples)
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium sliced Granville apples with 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Step 2: While apples roast, pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F; remove and keep warm.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to the skillet, stirring for 2-3 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, spoon glaze over each piece, and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 6: Plate chicken topped with roasted apples and remaining glaze for a balanced sweet-savory finish.