Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Half-Orange and Honey Glaze

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Pan-seared and glazed with a bright, sweet half-orange and honey sauce that balances citrus and natural sweetness. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium; add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Pour in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from half a large orange) and stir in 2 tbsp honey. Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, swirling to create a glossy glaze.
  8. Step 8: Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to coat.
  9. Step 9: Serve chicken topped with the half-orange honey glaze immediately.

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