Garden Herb and Rose-Infused Chicken with Garlic Butter
Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce infused with fresh garden herbs and edible rose petals. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, sea salt, freshly 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp, rinsed and patted dry edible rose petals
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add remaining 2 tbsp butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and garlic softens.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp edible rose petals and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, cooking for another minute to infuse the butter sauce.
- Step 5: Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the garlic herb butter over them, and cook for 1-2 minutes to rewarm before serving.







