Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus Ginger Glaze

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy citrus ginger glaze that balances sweet and spicy notes. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, 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 "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 2 Asian 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 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes on the second side until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate covered loosely with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon glaze over each piece, cooking for another minute to heat through. Serve chicken drizzled with the citrus ginger glaze.

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