Sautéed Chicken with Citrus-Honey Glaze and Thyme

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a bright citrus and honey glaze accented by fresh thyme. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 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 cook for 5 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for another 4 minutes, spooning some of the oil and thyme over the chicken until cooked through and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, letting the glaze simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and coating the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and spoon the citrus-honey glaze over the chicken before serving.

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