Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus-Honey Glaze and Roasted Garlic

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a bright, sweet citrus-honey sauce, complemented by mellow roasted garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 35 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap 6 whole garlic cloves in foil and roast for 25 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: To the same skillet, add 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash them into the sauce, then stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute until the butter melts and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the citrus-honey glaze over them to warm through for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra glaze.

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