Pan-Seared Chicken with Half-Orange Glaze and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Pan-seared and finished with a vibrant half-orange juice glaze accented by fresh thyme. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup (from half an orange) orange juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about half an orange), 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon glaze over it for 1 minute to warm through and absorb flavors before serving.