Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Herb-Infused Sauce
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.