Sautéed Chicken with Spiced Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Pan-seared and finished with a sweet and aromatic honey glaze infused with warming spices. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, honey 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (each about 6 oz) and season 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 cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey glaze over the chicken in the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the chicken until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the meat.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and juices to redistribute.