Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary Crust

Name: Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Rosemary Crust
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each), boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken breasts coated in a golden rosemary crust, seared to perfection and finished with a bright lemon-garlic sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1, zested and juiced lemon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped rosemary to the skillet, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce, and cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors, then serve immediately.