Pan-Seared Chicken with Sage and Citrus Glaze

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright, tangy citrus and fresh sage glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh sage leaves 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 Mediterranean 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), season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to rest. Lower heat to medium, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 8 fresh sage leaves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and stir in 1 tbsp honey. Simmer the glaze for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors. Serve immediately with the citrus-sage glaze drizzled on top.

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