Pan-Seared Chicken with Sweet Orange and Honey Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, finished with a bright and sweet orange-honey glaze that balances citrus and floral notes. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 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 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 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 both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. 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 on the first side without moving until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side until cooked through and juices run clear; remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet along with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/3 cup fresh orange juice and 2 tbsp honey, stirring to combine. Simmer the glaze for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to warm through and absorb flavors before serving.

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