Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Game Controller Glaze
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce inspired by the thrill of high-score gaming. This Asian Fusion-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; cook for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the glaze over them, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, turning to coat evenly before serving.







