Sautéed Chicken with Kentucky Bourbon Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and glazed with a rich bourbon sauce inspired by Kentucky flavors. This French recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs 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 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and keep warm.
Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then carefully pour in 1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the bourbon glaze over each piece, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.