Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Herb-Infused Broth

Name: Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Herb-Infused Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2, zested and juiced lemon; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken breasts bathed in a bright lemon-thyme broth, perfect with roasted potatoes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 4 chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in 2 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and sauce has thickened slightly.