Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Maple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Pan-seared and finished with a warm spiced maple syrup glaze that balances sweetness and subtle heat. 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 320 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 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom.
Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for another 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and becomes fragrant.
Step 6: Return chicken to the pan and spoon the spiced maple glaze over each piece for 1 minute to coat and warm.
Step 7: Serve chicken drizzled with the warm glaze.