Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Citrus Marinade

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Marinated in a bright, spiced citrus blend and pan-seared to a golden finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them, sealing and massaging to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  3. Step 3: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and discard excess marinade. Place chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached, turning once.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving, allowing juices to redistribute.

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