Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet and Tangy Glaze

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a vibrant sweet and tangy glaze. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear without moving for 6 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Step 7: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over each breast. Cook for 1 more minute to heat through and glaze the chicken.
  8. Step 8: Serve the chicken breasts drizzled with the sweet and tangy sauce.

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