Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet and Tangy BBQ Glaze

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Chicken pan-seared and finished with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic powder 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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges are golden brown.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp hot sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Brush the BBQ glaze generously over the cooked chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes per side to caramelize the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set and juices to redistribute.

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