Pan-Seared Chicken with Muskegon-Inspired Cherry BBQ Glaze

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

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Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy cherry BBQ glaze inspired by flavors from Muskegon dining. 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 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup cherry preserves
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 1/2 cup cherry preserves, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Step 4: Spoon the cherry BBQ glaze generously over the cooked chicken breasts in the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the glaze caramelize slightly.
Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with extra glaze drizzled on top.