Lemon-Dill Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon-Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Seared to perfection and finished with a bright, tangy lemon-dill sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, fresh lemon juice, fresh dill 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chicken stock

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and cook for 3 more minutes. Pour in 3 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 cup chicken stock, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, add 2 tbsp chopped dill, and simmer gently for 4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens slightly.