Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Fresh Herbs

Name: Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (about 1.5 lbs total) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme; 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp honey

Juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and finished with a bright lemon-herb glaze for an effortless weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (about 1.5 lbs total) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp honey

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
Step 3: Add 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Add 1 tbsp honey and cook 2-3 minutes more until sauce thickens and coats chicken.