Floodlight Chicken with Lemon-Thyme Pan Sauce

Name: Floodlight Chicken with Lemon-Thyme Pan Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh thyme; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection, finished with a bright lemon-thyme sauce that makes every bite shine.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh thyme, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 4: Squeeze juice from 1 lemon into the sauce, then whisk in 2 tbsp butter until emulsified. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through, then serve immediately.