Sautéed Chicken with Spiced Orange Glaze and Toasted Almonds

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a tangy, sweet-spiced orange glaze topped with crunchy toasted almonds for texture contrast. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, ground black pepper 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper on both sides.
  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, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Step 3: Lower the heat to medium and add 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over the tops to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through and absorb flavor.
  5. Step 5: Plate the chicken and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top for a crunchy, fresh finish.

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