Sautéed Chicken with Citrus and Herb Glaze

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Pan-seared and finished with a tangy citrus and fresh herb glaze, perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh lemon juice 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: 18 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season evenly on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes on one side without moving, until golden brown and edges are crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken breasts and add 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, then pour in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and sprinkle 1 tsp orange zest and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves over the chicken. Spoon the glaze over the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.

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