Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus Glaze

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a tangy citrus glaze inspired by summer celebrations. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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 chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and sear for 6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a warm plate; reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 tbsp honey, stirring to combine; simmer the glaze for 4-5 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, then return chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each piece, cooking for 1 more minute to meld flavors.

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