Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken with Dill

Name: Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken with Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp butter

Juicy chicken thighs caramelized in a bright lemon-garlic sauce, finished with fresh dill for a vibrant finish.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels. 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. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 4 garlic cloves, minced, to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup lemon juice and stir to combine. Add 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped, and 1 tbsp butter, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece in sauce, and cook for 1 minute to heat through.