Pan-Seared Chicken with Quartered Lemon and Garlic Confit

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts infused with mellow garlic flavor and brightened by quartered lemon wedges cooked to tender perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, garlic cloves, lemon 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 8 peeled garlic cloves and 3 sprigs fresh thyme to the oil; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes on the first side without moving, until edges are golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken breasts, add 1 large lemon quartered (4 pieces) around the chicken in the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes on medium-low heat until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and lemon wedges soften and caramelize slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken and lemon from skillet, let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the garlic cloves and pan juices spooned over.

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