Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions

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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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a small bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Pan-Seared Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze and Scallions?

Asian game day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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