Pan-Seared Lemon-Dill Chicken with Crispy Potatoes
Tender chicken breasts pan-seared in butter with fresh lemon and dill, served alongside golden, crispy roasted potatoes.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
- 1 lb small red potatoes, halved potatoes
- 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Step 3: Remove chicken, then add butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice to skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce; cook for 1 more minute until heated through.