Pan-Fried Herb Chicken with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Seared in a skillet and finished with a fragrant garlic lemon butter sauce, accented by fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving until golden brown and edges start to crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet along with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the chicken continuously for 4-5 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and pour 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice over the chicken. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped parsley before serving to add freshness and color.