Pan-Seared Chicken with Muskegon Cherry Glaze

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

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a tangy and sweet cherry glaze inspired by Michigan’s local 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 280 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 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small, finely chopped shallot
1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/4 cup water
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season each side with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cherries soften and the glaze thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, then spoon the cherry glaze over the chicken breasts before serving.