Pan-Seared Chicken with Turmeric and Ginger Glaze

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A vibrant pan-seared chicken dish featuring a warming turmeric and ginger glaze that enhances the natural flavors with a subtle spice. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ground turmeric, fresh ginger root 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 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to form a glaze — set aside.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken breasts and spoon half of the turmeric-ginger glaze over them. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet, spoon remaining glaze on top, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

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