Pan-Seared Chicken with Playful Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Pan-seared and finished with a bright, tangy citrus glaze that adds a playful twist to a classic dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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: 20 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 pieces of chicken breasts (6 oz each) 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.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), then remove and keep warm.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey to the skillet. Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, then return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the citrus glaze over them for 1 minute before serving.