Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Cinnamon and Apple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Pan-seared and finished with a warm apple glaze infused with cinnamon and a touch of honey, perfect for a cozy dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ground cinnamon, salt 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup apple cider
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown and release from the pan easily.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through, then remove from the skillet and keep warm.
Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 cup apple cider and 2 tbsp honey, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens to a glaze consistency.
Step 5: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves until smooth and glossy.
Step 6: Spoon the warm apple cinnamon glaze over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.