Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic-Chili Honey Glaze

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and spicy garlic-chili honey sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs 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 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: 20 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 skinless chicken breasts dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges crisp. Flip and cook for 4-5 minutes on the other side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, cooking for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, spoon glaze over both sides and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sticky and heated through. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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