Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Fuding White Tea Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a delicate reduction of authentic Fuding white tea, adding subtle floral notes and a refined finish. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 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 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves
1 cup water
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 fresh thyme sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and rest on a plate.
Step 3: Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan. Add 2 tbsp Fuding white tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly infused.
Step 4: Strain the tea leaves and return the tea to the pan. Add 1 tbsp honey and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half and slightly syrupy, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low, whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon the Fuding white tea reduction over the top. Garnish with 2 fresh thyme sprigs before serving.