Pan-Seared Chicken with Tangy Citrus and Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a bright citrus and garlic butter sauce for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This American Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes without moving until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside resting.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp orange juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan, and cook the sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the citrus garlic butter sauce over them. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.