Pan-Seared Chicken with North Muncie Maple Glaze

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a sweet and smoky maple glaze inspired by the natural charm of North Muncie. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate to rest, tented loosely with foil.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and becomes syrupy.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the breasts. Cook for an additional 1 minute to coat and warm through.
  6. Step 6: Serve the chicken drizzled with the maple glaze and garnish with extra thyme if desired.

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