Description
Delicious maple-glazed chicken breasts are complemented by sweet, caramelized onions and succulent pears, creating a dish that is both savory and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless
- boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- divided
- plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- divided
- plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large Spanish or yellow onion
- halved and thinly sliced
- 2 large ripe firm-fleshed pears (like Bartlett) or 3 smaller pears
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until hot.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the sliced pears to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard, then pour this mixture over the caramelized onions and pears.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar when caramelizing the onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with onions and pears
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Maple-Glazed Chicken, Caramelized Onions, Pears, Chicken Recipe, American Cuisine