Pan-Seared Chicken with Candied Ginger and Citrus Glaze

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Delicate chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a bright citrus and candied ginger glaze that adds a sweet-spicy pop. This American chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 American 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 both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove from the pan and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped candied ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey. Stir constantly and cook for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for another minute to warm through. Serve immediately with the citrus-ginger sauce drizzled on top.

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