Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Sesame Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

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A savory pan-seared chicken breast glazed with a sweet honey-garlic sauce, served alongside sautéed sesame spinach for a balanced and flavorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups baby spinach
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 3: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the honey-garlic glaze over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, turning chicken to coat evenly.
Step 4: In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 4 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green. Season lightly with salt.
Step 5: Serve the glazed chicken breasts atop the sautéed spinach and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a nutty finish.