Pan-Seared Chicken with Balsamic Glazed Shallots

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Pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a rich balsamic glaze and caramelized shallots. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, shallots 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 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 thinly sliced shallots to the same skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp honey, scraping any brown bits from the pan. Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes until thickened and syrupy.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the balsamic shallot glaze over the top. Sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves before serving.

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