Pan-Seared Chicken with Oz-Inspired Spiced Apple Chutney

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a warming apple chutney infused with cinnamon and ginger, inspired by the whimsical flavors of Oz. This Australian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless 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 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 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 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. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 large peeled and diced apple, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens into a chunky chutney.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the warm spiced apple chutney over the seared chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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