Pan-Seared Garlic and Thyme Chicken

Name: Pan-Seared Garlic and Thyme Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs total) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Juicy chicken breasts with a fragrant garlic-thyme glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless (1.5 lbs total) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 4: Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp fresh thyme to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, add 1 tbsp lemon juice, and cook for 1 more minute to coat the chicken in the garlic-thyme sauce.