Pan-Seared Chicken with Turmeric and Garlic Butter Sauce

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Pan-seared and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce infused with warm turmeric and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, 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 "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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder to coat the surface.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tenting with foil to keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, sautéing gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic is softened but not browned.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and swirl the pan to combine, then pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts and serve immediately.

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