Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus and Agave Glaze

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Pan-seared and finished with a bright, sweet citrus-agave glaze for a balanced flavor profile. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) 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.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp agave syrup, stirring and simmering for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each piece for 1 minute to infuse flavor.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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