Pan-Seared Lemon-Dill Chicken with Garlic

Name: Pan-Seared Lemon-Dill Chicken with Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 1 (zested and juiced) lemon; 3 tbsp finely chopped dill; 4 cloves minced garlic; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken breasts infused with bright lemon and fresh dill, finished with a golden garlic crust.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 (zested and juiced) lemon
3 tbsp finely chopped dill
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp lemon zest to the skillet, and cook for 4-5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and garlic is fragrant.
Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet; pour 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped dill into the pan, stirring to deglaze. Simmer for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cook for 1 minute to coat. Garnish with remaining dill.