Sautéed Chicken with Spiced Orange Glaze

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Cooked in a vibrant orange and warm spice glaze, offering a bright and aromatic flavor perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, orange juice, brown sugar 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 2 chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
  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 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the orange glaze over it. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to warm through.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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