Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Chili Lime Glaze

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and glazed with a bright and spicy chili lime sauce for a quick, flavorful meal. This Mexican-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, 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 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 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 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 chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp honey, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken breasts to skillet and spoon the chili lime glaze over them, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to coat and warm through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

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