Pan-Seared Chicken with Gluten-Free Herb Sauce
Tender chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a vibrant gluten-free herb sauce made from fresh parsley and lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, about 6 oz each boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1, minced garlic clove
- 1/4 cup gluten-free chicken broth
- 1 tsp honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 1 minced garlic clove to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup gluten-free chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the herb sauce over it, warming for 1 minute before serving.








