Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet honey-garlic sauce served alongside a refreshing citrus salad with a tangy vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs (6 oz each) chicken breasts, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 large, peeled and segmented orange
- 1 medium, peeled and segmented grapefruit
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for salad)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 2: While chicken cooks, mix 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour this honey-garlic glaze over the chicken in the last 2 minutes of cooking, spooning sauce continuously until it thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 1 large peeled and segmented orange, 1 medium peeled and segmented grapefruit, 2 cups arugula, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 4: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Drizzle this dressing over the citrus-arugula salad and toss gently.
- Step 5: Plate the glazed chicken breasts alongside the citrus salad and spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the chicken before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Citrus Salad?
Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
