Pan-Seared Chicken with Fresh Herb Sauce and Garden Salad
Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a vibrant herb sauce and a crisp garden salad for a balanced, garden-inspired meal.
Cuisine: General
Category: Chicken
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless (6 ounces each) chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 head, torn butter lettuce
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, diced cucumber
Instructions
- Step 1: Season 2 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk together 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup Greek yogurt to make the herb sauce.
- Step 4: Toss 1 head torn butter lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup diced cucumber in a bowl.
- Step 5: Slice the chicken and serve with the herb sauce drizzled over it and the garden salad on the side.