Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with 4.5% Spiced Citrus Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a subtly sweet and tangy citrus sauce balanced by a precise 4.5% honey infusion for a perfect finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, 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 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 lbs) 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. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, leaving the fat in the pan. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey (approx. 4.5% of total liquid volume), 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, turning to coat evenly and warm through.
  6. Step 6: Serve the chicken thighs drizzled generously with the citrus glaze and garnish as desired.

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