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-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 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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