Pan-Seared Chicken with Five-Spice Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and coated in a fragrant honey glaze infused with Chinese five-spice powder, delivering a balanced sweet and warm spice flavor. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Chinese five-spice powder, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, minced fresh ginger
2 tbsp water
2 stalks, thinly sliced for garnish green onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz each) and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, rubbing the spices into the meat.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts. Sear for 5 minutes without moving until the underside is golden brown and edges start crisping.
Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
Step 5: Lower the heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger to the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 6: Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp water, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the honey glaze over them to coat evenly. Cook for 1 more minute to let the flavors meld.
Step 8: Transfer chicken to serving plates, spoon extra glaze on top, and garnish with 2 sliced green onions for a fresh finish.