Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright lemon-thyme butter sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2, boneless skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1, zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice) lemon
• 1 tbsp, leaves fresh thyme
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 2 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to skillet, swirling to melt.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lemon zested and 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, and 1/4 cup chicken broth to skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce reduces and thickens.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Cook for 1 minute to reheat and absorb flavors.
6. Step 6: Slice chicken and serve with sauce spooned over the top.