Pan-Seared Dorsum Chicken with Lemon Thyme

Name: Pan-Seared Dorsum Chicken with Lemon Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounces each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh thyme; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright lemon-thyme sauce that highlights the top of the dish.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 ounces each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and tent with foil. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped thyme to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon butter until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Pour sauce over chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.