Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Herb Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant herb sauce inspired by the concept of tertiary flavors. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each), then season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: While chicken cooks, combine 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl to create the tertiary herb sauce.
  4. Step 4: In the last minute of cooking, add 1 tbsp butter to the skillet and baste chicken with melted butter for extra richness.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then spoon herb sauce over the top and serve warm.

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