Pan-Seared Chicken with Zesty Citrus and Herb Visit Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Tender pan-seared chicken breasts served with a vibrant citrus and herb sauce that invites guests to savor every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate. Lower heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits; simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, then return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it for 2 minutes to reheat and infuse flavors before serving.

Related recipes