Glazed Chicken Pears
Elevate your weeknight dinner with the sweet and savory allure of Glazed Chicken Pears, a dish that perfectly balances tender chicken and caramelized fruit. This recipe features juicy, golden-seared boneless chicken breasts cloaked in a luscious honey-balsamic glaze infused with fresh thyme, creating a symphony of rich, herbal flavors. Sweet, ripe pears add a sophisticated twist as they’re lightly caramelized in butter and layered with the savory chicken, delivering a beautiful contrast in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this stunning yet easy dish is ideal for impressing company or simply treating yourself to something special. Serve it with your favorite sides and garnish with sprigs of thyme for an elegant finish everyone will love. Keywords: glazed chicken, caramelized pears, honey balsamic glaze, easy chicken recipes, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ripe pears
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Core and slice the pears into wedges. Leave the skin on for added texture.
In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Add the pear slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized. Remove the pears and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the honey, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme leaves, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well and let the glaze simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and let it cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping once, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Add the caramelized pears back to the skillet during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking to warm them through.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the chicken breasts topped with the caramelized pears and drizzled with extra glaze from the pan.
Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3035 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.6 g | ||
| Protein | 218.8 g | 438% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2387 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
