Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Coated in a vibrant lemon-garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs for a simple yet elegant dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Boneless chicken breasts, Salt, Black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 ounces Boneless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
3 cloves Garlic
1 Lemon
1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Step 5: Stir in 1 lemon, juiced, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return chicken to the skillet, turning to coat. Cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.