Spiced Pan-Seared Chicken with West Virginia Apple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A flavorful pan-seared chicken breast glazed with a sweet and tangy apple sauce inspired by West Virginia’s fresh produce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless 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 350 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tbsp apple butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 1/2 cup apple cider, 3 tbsp apple butter, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over, and cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors before serving.