Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Citrus Glaze

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Pan-seared chicken breasts served with a bright and tangy citrus glaze that balances sweet and savory notes. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 2, 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 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside, tented with foil.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, return chicken to the pan, spoon glaze over the chicken and cook for 1 minute to marry flavors before serving.

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