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Sharing this recipe today after buying some tarty yellow plums that weren't fully ripe yet and I didn't want to throw them out; needed to cook some lunch anyway so I made cooked some seasoned chicken with this sauce with the side of buckwheat. There's honestly nothing to it Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Maple Yellow Plum Sauce (1 Serving) **Ingredients** - 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast - 2 yellow plums, pitted and sliced into wedges - 1 tbsp olive oil - 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) - 2 tbsp water (substitute for broth) - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 clove garlic, minced - ½ tsp grated fresh ginger - Pinch of star anise, cinnamon and cloves (5-spice) - Salt and black pepper to taste **Instructions** 1. **Season & Sear**: Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and a pinch of five-spice. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and set aside. 2. **Make Sauce**: In the same pan, add plum wedges and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Add maple syrup, water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and five-spice. Simmer 3–4 minutes until plums soften and sauce thickens slightly. 3. **Finish**: Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Warm for 1–2 minutes. 4. **Serve**: Slice if desired, spoon extra sauce on top, and serve with rice or vegetables. **Yield**: 1 serving **Prep Time**: 10 minutes **Cook Time**: 15 minutes