Pan-Seared Chicken with Spiced Honey Glaze and Toasted Almonds

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Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and mildly spiced honey glaze, garnished with crunchy toasted almonds for texture. This Mediterranean-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 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; reduce heat to medium. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon juice, cooking for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each breast, cooking an additional minute to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Plate the chicken and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds on top for crunch and nuttiness.

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