Pan-Seared Chicken with Orange-Lemon Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a bright, tangy orange-lemon glaze. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, orange juice 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 Australian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 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 without moving, until golden brown on the bottom.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to the pan, spooning the citrus glaze over the top for 1 minute to combine flavors before serving.

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