Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Garlic

Name: Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4, boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection with a bright lemon-garlic finish, perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 tsp, freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet and add 1 lemon zested and juiced, tossing to coat. Cook for 1 minute more until lemon flavors meld and chicken is heated through.
Step 5: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.