Description
A savory and sweet dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with maple syrup, complemented by caramelized onions and pears for a delightful meal.
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°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they are caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- While the onions are caramelizing, slice the pears and toss them in a small bowl with the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken in a baking dish and top with caramelized onions and the pear mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup, and serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or rice.
- 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