Sautéed Chicken Breast with Maple-Mustard Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

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Pan-seared and coated in a sweet and tangy maple-mustard glaze for an easy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, salt 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, about 6 oz each chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outside is golden brown.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Pour the glaze over the chicken in the skillet.
Step 4: Spoon the glaze over the chicken continuously for 2 minutes as it thickens and coats the chicken, then remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.