Pan-Seared Chicken with Maple Sage Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a sweet and savory maple sage glaze, perfect for a cozy dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
10 fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry 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 sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F), then remove from skillet and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 10 fresh sage leaves; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup and simmer for 3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to absorb flavors, then serve immediately.