Pan-Seared Chicken with Cumin and Citrus Spice

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Seared with earthy cumin and bright citrus notes, served with a zesty orange glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, ground cumin, orange zest 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp ground cumin, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for another 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in 1/4 cup fresh orange juice with 1 tsp orange zest. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from the skillet, spoon the glaze over the top, and rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

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