Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus and Local Florida Honey Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a tangy citrus and Florida honey sauce, inspired by the sunny Sanford region. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Florida orange juice, Florida honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) 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 chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup Florida orange juice and 3 tbsp Florida honey, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them. Sprinkle 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors, then serve warm.

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