Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Chicken with Herb Sauce

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared with zesty lemon and garlic, finished with a fresh herb sauce for a bright, flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp lemon juice, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Cook for 1 more minute to warm through.
  6. Step 6: Serve chicken topped with the herb sauce.

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