Aperol-Glazed Chicken with Citrus Zest
Bathed in a glossy bittersweet glaze with bright orange notes, finished with fresh citrus aroma for a sophisticated weeknight dinner. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Aperol, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Aperol
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- Step 3: Flip chicken, pour in Aperol and honey, and add orange zest. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, basting occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken (about 30% reduction).
- Step 4: Transfer to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to retain juices.
