Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Chili Oil Drizzle

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Tender chicken breasts sautéed to golden perfection, finished with a fragrant garlic and chili oil drizzle that adds a subtle heat. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each) and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add 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 skillet and set aside to rest. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and lightly golden — do not burn.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the garlic chili oil over the rested chicken and finish with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

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