Pan-Seared Citrus Chicken with Florida Orange Glaze

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Pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a vibrant glaze made from fresh Florida orange juice and honey. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless 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 until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching 165°F internal temperature. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup fresh Florida orange juice and stir in 2 tbsp honey, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 4-5 minutes until the glaze reduces and thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, cooking for another minute until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the orange glaze over each piece, and heat through for 2 minutes before serving.

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