Pan-Seared Chicken with Honey-Garlic Soy Glaze

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Pan-seared and finished with a sticky honey-garlic soy glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves 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 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges crisp.
  2. Step 2: Flip chicken breasts and cook for another 5-6 minutes on the second side until cooked through and juices run clear (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to skillet and spoon the glaze over the breasts, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to infuse flavor and heat through.
  5. Step 5: Plate the chicken and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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