Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus and Herb Fan Salad

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A bright and fresh pan-seared chicken breast served alongside a crisp salad featuring segments of orange and cooling cucumber slices, inspired by the cooling effect of fans. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 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 skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges start to crisp. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large peeled and segmented orange, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 10 roughly chopped fresh mint leaves.
  4. Step 4: Whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp honey, then drizzle over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Plate the rested chicken breasts alongside the salad and sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top for a fresh, cooling finish.

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