Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Citrus Glaze

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to perfection and coated with a vibrant sweet and spicy citrus glaze that brightens the dish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, orange juice 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) 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 shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook without moving for 5 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook another 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Lower heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Stir gently and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the pan and spoon the glaze over each piece, cooking for 1 more minute until heated through and sticky.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the glazed chicken before serving to add freshness.

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