Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Texas BBQ Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Pan-seared and finished with a smoky, slightly sweet Texas-inspired BBQ glaze infused with regional spices. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, smoked paprika, ground cumin 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 smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
Step 3: While chicken cooks, in a small saucepan combine 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp hot sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened and glossy, about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and brush each breast generously with the prepared BBQ glaze. Return to skillet for 1-2 minutes per side to caramelize the glaze slightly.
Step 5: Serve immediately, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the chicken.