Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus and Ginger Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a tangy citrus and ginger sauce, perfect for a bright and flavorful weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, and fresh ginger 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts dry 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 to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges are crispy. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, tented with foil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet and spoon the glaze over the top, cooking for 1 minute to reheat and absorb flavors.
  6. Step 6: Plate chicken and drizzle with remaining glaze, garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

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