Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Garlic Pan Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Lemon-Garlic Pan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 lemon; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tsp fresh thyme; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and finished in a bright lemon-garlic sauce with fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp fresh thyme
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up browned bits. Add 2 tsp fresh thyme and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce reduces by half.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted. Return chicken to skillet, coating in sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.