Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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Pan-seared and finished with a tangy, smoky Texas-style BBQ glaze. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts. Sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the BBQ glaze generously over the chicken breasts in the skillet to caramelize.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with any remaining glaze spooned on top.