Pan-Seared Chicken with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce

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Juicy chicken breasts pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a vibrant lemon garlic herb sauce that brightens the dish. This Mediterranean Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, and unsalted butter 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet, then add 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and aromatic.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat and coat the chicken with sauce before serving.

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