Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Tokyo-Inspired Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a bold, spicy glaze inspired by vibrant Tokyo street flavors. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, mirin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp sake, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to create the spicy Tokyo-inspired glaze; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pat 2 chicken breasts dry and sear them for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the prepared glaze over the chicken in the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken until it thickens and coats the meat with a shiny, sticky layer.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds over the top, and serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.

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