Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Blood Orange Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a tangy and spicy blood orange sauce that offers a vibrant twist to a simple dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup blood orange juice
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup blood orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Stir and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, then return chicken to the skillet, spooning the glaze over each breast for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well coated. Serve immediately.