Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced East Texas Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a warm honey glaze infused with regional spices, creating a savory-sweet dish inspired by East Texas 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 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 tbsp butter
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

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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 chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, simmer for 3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over each piece, and cook for another 2 minutes until the glaze coats the chicken and is sticky.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme over the chicken before serving to add a fresh aromatic note.