Sautéed Chicken with Fresh Dill and Lemon Zest

Name: Sautéed Chicken with Fresh Dill and Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 lb, boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Chicken thighs seared in a lemon-dill butter sauce, finished with a bright citrus kick for a quick, elegant meal.

Cuisine: European

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 12 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped dill, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in zest and juice of 1 lemon, return chicken to skillet, and cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and juices run clear.