Lemon-Butter Chicken Skillet

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A bright and flavorful skillet chicken dish with a zesty lemon-butter sauce that delights the senses. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt, 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 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add the chicken thighs to the pan and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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