Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Chili Infused Olive Oil

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Tender chicken breasts pan-seared and finished in garlic-chili infused olive oil for a spicy, aromatic finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz total) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes to the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic-chili infused olive oil over the breasts. Cook together for an additional 1 minute to absorb flavors.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and serve immediately.

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