Pan-Seared Chicken with Garlic-Soy Glaze and Scallions

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

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a savory garlic-soy glaze topped with fresh scallions for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, minced garlic 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 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breast
3 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 3 thinly sliced scallions over the chicken, and serve immediately.