Pan-Seared Chicken with Spicy Tomato-Cilantro Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a hot, fresh tomato and cilantro sauce that brings a zesty kick to your dinner plate. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from pan and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 finely chopped red chili peppers. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 diced medium tomatoes, stirring and cooking for 4 minutes until they break down and form a chunky sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp honey to balance the heat and acidity.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the spicy tomato-cilantro sauce generously over each chicken breast and serve immediately.

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