Pan-Seared Garlic-Parsley Chicken with Lemon-Dijon Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Garlic-Parsley Chicken with Lemon-Dijon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken breasts cooked in a fragrant garlic-herb pan sauce with a bright lemon-dijon finish, ready in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 22 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour over chicken and serve immediately.