Pan-Seared Chicken with Citrus and Herb Sauce

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a bright citrus and fresh herb sauce that elevates the flavors beautifully. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and rest on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the pan, then simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, then return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and cook for 1 more minute before serving.

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