Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a sticky soy-garlic glaze, garnished with fresh scallions for brightness. This Asian-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, honey 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 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
3, minced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5 minutes without moving until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook another 4 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Pour the soy-garlic mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the glaze for 1 minute. Transfer chicken to serving plates, spoon extra glaze over, and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced scallions on top before serving.