Pan-Seared Chicken with No-Mess Citrus Herb Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a bright citrus herb glaze that balances tangy and savory flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 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, then add chicken breasts and cook for 6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, and sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the chicken; reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve drizzled with the pan glaze.

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