Pan-Seared Chicken with Tertiary Herb Quinary Glaze

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts glazed with a complex blend of five herbs creating a savory and aromatic finish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 4, 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Step 5: While chicken cooks, combine 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp each of chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, and parsley with 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl to make the quinary herb glaze.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, spoon the herb glaze over chicken, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken with a shiny finish.
  7. Step 7: Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

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