Pan-Seared Chicken with Muskegon Blueberry Balsamic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Pan-seared and finished with a vibrant blueberry balsamic glaze inspired by Muskegon's fresh flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season 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 the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
Step 4: Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the glaze thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Spoon the blueberry balsamic glaze over the cooked chicken breasts and serve immediately.