Sautéed Chicken with Bright Citrus and Herb Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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Pan-sautéed and served with a lively sauce of lemon, fresh parsley, and garlic that lifts every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sauté for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 3: Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Lower the heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits for 1 minute.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.