Pan-Seared Chicken with No-Salt Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts served with a fresh, vibrant herb sauce made without salt, highlighting natural flavors. This chicken recipe (low sodium), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh parsley 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 "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: 12 min Serves 2 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp lemon juice
2, minced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each). Heat 2 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, then remove and rest.
Step 2: While chicken cooks, combine 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Stir to make a no-salt herb sauce.
Step 3: Drizzle the herb sauce over the rested chicken breasts and serve immediately, enjoying the fresh herb flavors without any added salt.