Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Herb-Infused Sauce

Name: Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Herb-Infused Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2, minced garlic cloves; 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright, herb-infused lemon sauce that delivers subtle flavor without visible herbs.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley and 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves. Return chicken to skillet and cook for 1 minute to heat through, allowing herbs to infuse the sauce without visible particles.