Grilled Citrus-Honey Chicken with Spiced Chickpeas

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Tender grilled chicken marinated in a bright citrus-honey glaze served alongside warm spiced chickpeas for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, orange juice, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 3 tbsp honey, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add 4 chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  3. Step 3: While chicken grills, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until chickpeas are golden and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Season chickpeas with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Serve grilled chicken on plates topped with spiced chickpeas and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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