Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Finished with a bright lemon-garlic pan sauce that complements the meat perfectly. This Italian-American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1, zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice) Lemon
• 1/4 cup White wine
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside; leave oil in skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1/4 cup white wine and 2 tbsp lemon juice, and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 tsp dried thyme and lemon zest, then return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.