Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Maple Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a warm spiced maple syrup, served alongside tender roasted carrots and sweet potatoes. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, maple syrup, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 medium peeled carrots and 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, mix 1/4 cup maple syrup with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground cumin in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Step 3: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Step 4: Add chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). During the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the spiced maple glaze over the chicken repeatedly, allowing it to thicken and caramelize without burning.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside the roasted root vegetables drizzled with any remaining glaze.