Pan-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Lemon Zest

Name: Pan-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Lemon Zest
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, finished with a bright herb garnish for a light weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1, zested and juiced lemon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp lemon zest in a small bowl.
Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and rest for 5 minutes. Pour lemon-garlic mixture into the skillet and simmer for 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
Step 5: Slice chicken and drizzle with pan sauce, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.