Pan-Seared Chicken with No-Sauce Lemon Garlic Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Tender pan-seared chicken breasts finished with a bright lemon garlic glaze that enhances natural flavors without heavy sauces. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (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 chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the pan, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Step 4: Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and coat the chicken with the glaze; cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and serve immediately.